Guides

The maximum retail price for LP gas went up by 23 cents per kilogram on 4 March 2026. Here is what it means for households in Gauteng and Pretoria, and where to exchange gas in Pretoria.

The Centurion Systems D5 Evo Smart is South Africa's best-selling sliding gate motor. We review its real-world performance, battery backup, app control, and value for money in 2026.

Planning a home security upgrade? Here's an honest breakdown of what gate motors, CCTV, electric fencing, and intercoms cost to buy and install in South Africa in 2026.

Not sure how many cameras to install? Here's a practical guide for 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom South African homes, including which areas to prioritise and how to plan camera placement.

Nemtek and JVA are the two dominant electric fence energizer brands in South Africa. Here's how they compare on joule output, build quality, battery backup, and value for money.

Choosing a garage door motor in South Africa? This guide covers motor types for sectional vs roll-up doors, battery backup for load shedding, smart features, and what to budget.

Want to open your gate from your intercom handset? Here's how to wire an intercom to a Centurion Systems, ET Nice, or other gate motor, including which terminals to use.

The Centurion Systems D10 Smart and D5 Evo Smart are South Africa's most popular sliding gate motors. Here's how they compare on gate weight capacity, features, battery backup, and price.

Deciding between a video intercom and an audio intercom for your gate? We compare cost, security value, installation, and which option makes more sense for South African properties.

Gate motor battery flat? Here's how to identify which battery you need, safely replace it, and get your gate working again, including tips for Centurion Systems, ET Nice, and Gemini motors.

Confused about Hikvision vs HiLook? Both brands are owned by the same company, but there are key differences in price, features, and target market. Here's what South African buyers need to know.

Discover the best solar-powered CCTV cameras for South African homes. Keep your property monitored during loadshedding with these reliable, wire-free security solutions.