Fidelity has launched a new generation Cash-in-Transit (CIT) vehicle aimed at improving crew safety and fighting organised crime linked to CIT robberies in South Africa.
The company announced the rollout as the country continues to battle violent attacks on cash vans. South Africa recorded 180 CIT robberies in 2025, although this was a 13% drop compared to the previous year.
Fidelity also reported improvements in its own security statistics. The company said successful vehicle attacks dropped by 23%, while cross-pavement robberies decreased by 12.5%.
According to Fidelity, none of its newly deployed CIT vehicles have been successfully targeted by criminals.
The new vehicle includes a reinforced steel body built to withstand ramming attacks. It also features a blast-resistant V-shaped armoured floor and B6+ STANAG ballistic protection designed to handle high-powered firearms.
Run-flat tyres allow the vehicle to keep moving during an attack, while the onboard safe system uses secured compartments, anti-cut lining and geofencing technology to limit access to authorised areas only.
The crew section has also been fitted with fire-retardant insulation due to the growing use of fire during robberies.
Since November 2023, Fidelity has deployed more than 125 of the vehicles. The company said they have travelled over five million kilometres without a single security incident.
The rollout forms part of a wider security plan that includes AI-powered route planning, real-time vehicle tracking, helicopter support, tactical response teams and intelligence units.
Fidelity processes around R246 billion in cash every year and operates more than 1,100 armoured vehicles across South Africa and Eswatini.
The company also announced a partnership with Ox Nché, saying his discipline and resilience reflect the values needed in the CIT industry.
Fidelity said it will continue investing in technology and specialised security systems to protect cash operations across the country.