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Armed Response in Despatch

4 confirmed · 6 total listed · From R249/mo · 6 nearby areas

Compare 6 armed response providers serving Despatch, Eastern Cape. 4 with confirmed local coverage, 2 national providers.

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Showing 6 providers in Despatch

DCS Security

Est. 2002
Confirmed local
Despatch
Contact for pricing
Residential
March 2026
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Nyati Security Solutions

Est. 2011
Confirmed local PSIRA
Despatch coverage 5-10 minutes
R299 – R549/mo
Commercial Industrial Residential
March 2026
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Topflight Security

Est. 1998
Confirmed local
Despatch coverage
Contact for pricing
Residential
March 2026
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Uitenhage Secure

Est. 2009
Unverified Local listing - verification limited
Despatch coverage 3-5 minutes
R249 – R499/mo
Commercial Industrial Residential
March 2026
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National providers — local coverage not verified

Bidvest Protea Coin

Est. 1987
National — not verified locally PSIRA
Despatch coverage 3-7 minutes
R349 – R1,199/mo
Commercial Industrial Residential
March 2026
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Fidelity ADT

Est. 1970
National — not verified locally PSIRA
Despatch coverage 3-5 minutes
R299 – R1,299/mo
Commercial Estate & Complex Residential
March 2026
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Questions to Ask Before Signing Up

Once you have shortlisted providers in Despatch, ask each one these questions before signing anything.

  1. What is your average response time in Despatch?
  2. Are your response officers armed or unarmed?
  3. Is there a minimum contract period, and what are the cancellation terms?
  4. What does your monthly fee include, and what costs extra?
  5. Do you have a dedicated patrol vehicle in Despatch, or do you respond from a regional base?
  6. What accounts for the price difference between your basic and premium packages?
  7. Can I see your PSIRA registration number and certificate?
  8. How many armed response vehicles do you operate in the Despatch area?

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