These are communication signs criminals use to plan their attacks in South Africa.
Be very watchful for the following signs:
| Description | Meaning |
| “Z” painted on stop sign or the road. | Houses in street targeted for burglaries. |
| Pile of little stones. | Dogs |
| Two big stones together. | Two old people together. |
| Stones in a row. | How many people in the house. |
| Swastika on road. | House targeted for burglary. |
| Direction of swastika. | Points to house targeted. |
| Coke can, red cloth, crisp packet. | Can experience resistance. |
| Upright Coke can. | Nobody is home. |
| Two Coke cans. | Owner is armed. |
| White sorghum carton, plastic bag. | Easy target. |
| Sorghum carton facing house. | Target marked. |
| White plastic bag on fence. | Easy target. |
It is advisable to remove any possible signs found around your home.
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