In light of the recent recall of certain portable power station models due to the risk of overheating and explosion, Uniross has emphasised the importance of safety and quality in selecting a product using a lithium battery.

South Africans looking to mitigate the impact of load shedding by installing a solar system for their home must do so through an accredited installer or electrician to avoid insurance claims being rejected.

With advances in battery technology, lithium batteries now include a built-in Battery Management System (BMS) to monitor the battery and shut it down should there be a risk of a failure or overheating.

A local security company has solved the problem of receiving false alarms during loadshedding by replacing its customers’ 12 V lead batteries with lithium batteries.

Spectrum Communications has announced the latest addition to its range of Paradox Security Systems, the Omnia wireless system.    Using the latest in RF technology, Omnia's encrypted wireless communication ...

SMARTpod, the podcast from SMART Security Solutions, finds out more about the upcoming HomeSec Expo happening at Gallagher Estate on 4 & 5 March 2026.

The access control and identity management industry has been the cornerstone of organisations of all sizes for decades. SMART Security Solutions asked local integrators and distributors about the primary trends in the access and identity market for 2026.

Zero Trust Architecture enforces the rule of ‘never trust, always verify’. It changes an organisation’s security posture by assuming that threats exist both inside and outside the perimeter, and it applies to information and physical security.

In a threat landscape characterised by sophisticated syndicates, harsh environmental conditions, and unstable power grids, a static barrier is no longer a defence; it is merely a brief delay.