Africazine:
Fidelity Services Group is enhancing security for cash transport in South Africa with new Cash-in-Transit vehicles. This initiative comes as the country sees a decline in organized CIT crime.
Springbok legends Ox Nché and Fidelity CEO Wahl Bartmann have teamed up to launch next-generation Cash-in-Transit vehicles. In 2025, South Africa recorded 180 CIT robberies, a 13% decrease from the previous year. Fidelity reported a 23% decline in successful vehicle attacks and a 12.5% drop in cross-pavement robberies.
New Cash-in-Transit Vehicles Launched
The partnership between Ox Nché and Fidelity aims to bolster the safety of cash transport crews. Fidelity has introduced vehicles designed with a reinforced monocoque hull and high-tensile armoured steel to enhance protection against attacks. As of May 2026, none of the newly deployed vehicles have been successfully attacked.
Fidelity processes around R246 billion in cash annually, completing approximately 29,000 pickups daily across over 31,000 service points. The company operates a fleet of 1,162 armoured vehicles that travel more than 65 million kilometres each year.
Key Features of the New Vehicles
The newly developed CIT vehicles include advanced safety features such as run-flat tyres, geo-fencing compatible locking systems, and surveillance cameras. The vehicles are built to withstand high-powered firearms and explosions, ensuring the safety of cash transport crews.
Since November 2023, Fidelity has deployed 125 of these next-generation vehicles, including 23 Superbulk units. Collectively, they have traveled over five million kilometres without any security incidents.
Future Plans for Cash Transport Security
- Continue deploying next-generation Cash-in-Transit vehicles.
- Expand the fleet with additional newly built and refurbished units.
- Maintain rigorous safety and operational standards in cash transport.
Fidelity's commitment to secure cash transport is vital for South Africa's economy.
