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Jewellery stores are high-profile targets for criminals, and retail jewellers are at the greatest risk. The JCSA has set up regional WhatsApp groups in order to circulate information related to crimes that affect our sector, and the below tips were recently shared:

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CPM have embarked on a drive to honour, thank and support our frontline workers via the highly-respected Gift of the Givers foundation. By donating non-perishable food items and brand-new items of clothing, these heroes can feel appreciated and comforted. We challenge the industry to join us in supporting this initiative to raise funds and procure food and refreshments for medical staff at hospitals as they toil through the long and lonely hours.

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Continue reading News Nugget – February 2021

Unfortunately, criminals are once again targeting jewellers with alarming frequency. The majority of recent incidents have affected retailers inside shopping malls and have resulted in extensive damage to premises, however in this current economic downturn as a result of lockdowns, we urge everyone to remain vigilant.

Continue reading Security Alerts – Crime expected to increase as a result of the lockdowns

Mr Colin Campbell – a stalwart in our industry and a long-standing and loyal client of Cape Precious Metals – began his career in jewellery in London in 1972. He moved to South Africa in 1982, where he was involved with the Ekurhuleni Jewellery Project from 2008 until his retirement at the end of January 2021. Under his watchful eye, the EJP shepherded over 80 students through their theoretical and practical jewellery skills training programmes, with a successful uptake of over 60% of these students entering full-time positions within the jewellery sector.

Continue reading Farewell Colin Campbell