Is Your Home Alarm Ready for Load Shedding?
Stage-6 load shedding isn’t just inconvenient it’s a direct threat to your home security. Many South Africans assume their alarms, routers, and cellular links will keep running through blackouts, but the truth is most systems fail far sooner than expected. As batteries weaken and connections drop, criminals exploit the “window of opportunity” that comes with every outage. This guide breaks down the myths, shows you the warning signs your alarm isn’t coping, and explains cost-effective upgrades to keep your home protected even when Eskom pulls the plug.