Many residents are feeling the pinch as fuel and food prices continue to rise.<\/p>\n
With this in mind, the SAPS has released the following safety tips to encourage community members be more aware of their surroundings and not become victims of cash robberies:<\/p>
\u2022 Instead of withdrawing large sums of cash to pay accounts, consider lower-risk options such as debit orders or electronic transfers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Carry as little cash on you as possible.<\/p>
\u2022 Do not advertise to anyone that you are carrying a large amount of cash.<\/p>\n
Tips that businesses can use to avoid cash robberies:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Alternate the days and times on which you deposit cash.<\/p>\n \u2022 Never make your bank visits public, even to people close to you.<\/p>\n \u2022 Do not openly display the money you are depositing while you are standing in a bank queue.<\/p>\n \u2022 Avoid carrying money bags or briefcases, and do not openly display your deposit receipt book.<\/p>\n \u2022 Identify another branch nearby that you can visit to ensure that your banking pattern is not easily detectable.<\/p>\n \u2022 If the amount of cash you are regularly depositing is increasing as your business grows, consider using the services of a cash management company.<\/p>\n \u2022 Refrain from paying wages to your contract or casual labourers in full view of the public. Rather arrange for electronic transfers to their personal bank accounts, or make use of wage accounts that can be provided by your bank.<\/p>\n \u2022 Refrain from driving to the bank in a company branded vehicle on a recognised payday.<\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>ALSO READ:\u00a0Police struggle with several crimes in the area<\/a><\/h4>\n