Vigilant South Africa

Key Features

Unique Aspects of the Vigilant Experience.

Real-Time Emergency Alerts:

Immediate notifications about emergencies such as armed robberies, fires, break-ins, or medical incidents to ensure swift action.

Emergency Override Alerts

Critical messages will break through silent mode, Do Not Disturb settings, and media playback to ensure you're alerted in urgent situations.

Customizable Alert Preferences

Users can choose which types of alerts they want to receive, minimizing unwanted notifications.

Verified Broadcast System (No Fake News)

Only trusted authorities like CPF groups, police, or security members can send broadcasts, reducing misinformation.

Dedicated Support for CPF Groups and Local Police

Vigilant provides training and resources to ensure authorized groups can manage and send broadcasts effectively.

Local Business Sponsorship Opportunities

Businesses can promote themselves while actively contributing to community safety, creating a win-win solution.

Why Vigilant Works

Vigilant is a community-driven emergency broadcast system designed to improve safety, communication, and response times during critical situations.

Free for Communities

Vigilant is completely free for CPF groups, local police, and residents.

Audible Broadcast

Vigilant’s real-time Audio alerts ensure that critical information reaches you.

Location-Based Targeting

Alerts are sent only to those directly affected, reducing unnecessary notifications.

Community-Driven Safety

Encourages residents to stay informed, avoid danger, and assist when necessary.

Sustainable Model

Business partnerships create a self-sustaining safety network, benefiting both companies and the community.

Step 1: Seamless Implementation

Vigilant is implemented into a community free of charge, ensuring that all residents, local CPFs, and law enforcement have access to real-time emergency alerts. Unlike traditional WhatsApp or SMS-based systems that can be slow or easily overlooked, Vigilant ensures that critical updates reach the right people instantly.
Step 2: Instant Alerts from Verified Sources

Local CPF groups, law enforcement, and authorized security personnel use Vigilant’s secure back-end platform to send out verified alerts. This system bridges the communication gap and keeps residents informed without the clutter of non-essential messages. Emergency situations such as crimes in progress, fires, medical emergencies, or suspicious activities are shared with the community in real time.
Step 3: Real-Time Awareness & Community Response

Vigilant’s real-time audible alerts notify users immediately, ensuring that important safety information is heard, not just seen. With this system, residents can:
- Avoid danger zones by staying away from areas where incidents are occurring.
- Assist in "Be On the Lookout" (BOLO) situations, such as identifying suspect vehicles or missing persons.
- Report additional information back to authorities if they witness relevant developments.
Step 4: Local Business Partnerships & Community Support

Vigilant partners with local businesses to promote their services in exchange for sponsorship. These businesses receive visibility through in-app branding, front-page features, and even audible sponsorship messages such as, "This emergency broadcast is sponsored by XYZ Bricking Company." This incentivizes local businesses to contribute to the safety and well-being of their communities while gaining exposure to local residents.
Step 5: Funding CPFs & Strengthening Community Safety

The revenue generated through business sponsorships is reinvested directly into the community. Funds are used to support CPFs by providing essential resources such as radios, vests, and other safety equipment. This ensures that the CPF groups have the tools they need to keep communities safe and effectively respond to emergencies.

Partner with Vigilant: Empower Communities, Elevate Your Brand

Vigilant offers a unique opportunity to partner with a growing safety platform that keeps communities secure through real-time emergency alerts.

Why Partner with Vigilant?

Community Impact: Bring Vigilant to underserved areas.
Brand Exposure: Get featured in-app and on alerts.
Exclusive Ads: Gain access to local audiences.
Flexible Integration: Deploy a white-labeled version.

How Partnership Works

Community Sponsorship: Cover deployment for a community.
White-Label Option: Customize Vigilant for private use.
Recognition: Appear on push alerts and banners.
Full Support: We handle setup and training.

Ready to Partner?

Join us in building safer communities. Whether you're sponsoring a region or deploying a private app version, your impact will be direct and visible.

Become a Sponsor

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions address common concerns and demonstrate the value Vigilant provides to both individuals and organizations.

How does Vigilant ensure that I receive emergency alerts in time?

Vigilant is designed to override your phone’s silent mode, Do Not Disturb settings, and even pause any music to send you loud, audible notifications. This ensures you never miss a critical alert, no matter the circumstances..

Is Vigilant really free to use for my community or security service?

Yes! Vigilant is completely free for communities, CPF groups, and local security services to install and use for emergency broadcasts. The service is funded through sponsorships and local business advertisements, which helps keep it accessible to everyone..

How do I report suspicious activity or emergencies using Vigilant?

You can easily report emergencies or suspicious activity by using the app’s Community Tip-Off Feature. This allows you to send anonymous tips directly to your local CPF or security services, helping keep everyone informed and safe..

Will I be able to customize the types of alerts I receive?

Yes! Vigilant allows users to customize their alert preferences by selecting specific categories, such as crime, medical emergencies, or missing persons. You can ensure you receive only the alerts that are relevant to you.

What happens if there is an alert in my area, but I’m out of range or not connected to Wi-Fi?

Vigilant uses mobile data and works even without Wi-Fi, so as long as you have a data connection, you will receive real-time alerts. If you’re out of range, the app will push the notification as soon as you’re back online.

How do businesses support Vigilant through advertisements?

Local businesses can sponsor the service by displaying advertisements within the app. These ads help fund the platform while promoting community-based businesses. As a sponsor, businesses can increase their visibility while contributing to the safety of their neighborhood.

Our Team

At Vigilant, our team is built on a shared passion for security, privacy, and community well-being. With deep local roots and a commitment to protecting South African neighborhoods, we bring together expertise in law enforcement, technology, economics, and community development to create a trusted emergency broadcast platform. We are proudly pro-local.

Andre Combrinck

CEO and Co-Founder – Andre brings decades of experience in riot control, law enforcement, military operations, and private security. His ingenuity and wide-ranging skill set allow him to lead both Vigilant’s strategic vision and core backend development. With a deep understanding of real-world safety needs, Andre ensures the platform delivers practical, high-impact solutions to communities.

Kenton Smith

CEO and Co-Founder – A privacy master and IT specialist, Kenton oversees Vigilant’s technical integrity and infrastructure. With a strong foundation in software development and data privacy, he ensures every system is secure, scalable, and built with user confidentiality at its core. Kenton’s commitment to secure technology drives Vigilant’s reliability and trust.

Jared Smith

Director – As an economist and community-driven leader, Jared combines analytical insight with a passion for public safety. He plays a key role in expanding Vigilant’s reach to CPFs, local law enforcement, and residents. His dedication to proactive communication and neighborhood well-being fuels Vigilant’s grassroots impact.

Malcolm De Klerk

Head of Marketing – Community leader strong in commitment to community safety and building a better future for the country. Malcolm leads the marketing efforts at Vigilant. With an extensive background in sales across various industries, local governance, and grassroots engagement, he ensures that Vigilant’s presence and impact grow within every neighborhood—working tirelessly to connect residents, businesses, and authorities.

Contact Us

For any inquiries about implementing Vigilant in your community or becoming a sponsor, feel free to contact us. We're here to help and would love to discuss how we can work together to make your community safer.

Address

Pretoria, South Africa

Phone

+27 79 586 2823

E-mail

info@vigilant.co.za

Working Hours

Mon-Fri 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM

Emergency Broadcast Solution

Stay Safe, Stay Vigilant