Paper shredders are synonymous with information and data safety in South Africa. With the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act or POPIA), responsible parties in South Africa must ensure that they lawfully process the personal and sensitive information of individuals.
Best Paper Shredders of 2021
There is a wide range of paper shredders for sale in South Africa, and these are the five best machines on the market.
Fellowes Powershred 99Ci 100% Jam-Proof Cross-Cut Shredder
This is one of the best heavy-duty shredders on the market that works fast and has a high paper capacity. In addition to this, the Powershred 99Ci can shred a wide range of materials while simultaneously avoiding paper jams.
With the Fellowes Powershred 99Ci, companies can ensure that they correctly destroy sensitive documents. The high-tech safety features on the machine also ensure that companies can prevent loss of information and identity theft. With its anti-jam technology, the Fellowes Powershred 99Ci can process multiple sheets of paper easily.
Another feature of the machine is that it operates at a low noise level and that it has a continuous run time before it needs to cool off. The Fellowes Powershred can process a wide range of materials including credit cards, optical discs, junk mail, and more.
New United Paper Shredder ET-15c
The New United shredder is an innovative and powerful home shredder that has a basket capacity of 26L, high sheet capacities, a reverse function, and a decent maximum run-time for a compact shredder. Its compact size makes it perfect for home and small business use and it can easily shred credit cards, compact discs, and up to 15 sheets of paper. This shredder also has a high security level and is
one of the least expensive types of shredders for sale.
Fellowes Powershred 11-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder
Not all shredders can shred credit cards because of the power needed to cut through plastic cards and other items such as compact discs. However, the Fellowes Powershred 11-sheet cross-cut paper shredder is also an innovative, powerful credit card shredder that was made for a wide range of paper documents, credit cards, and more.
While it is a more expensive shredder, its sheet capacities, anti-jam technology, and security level give users and companies the peace of mind that they can manage their confidential documents efficiently.
Fellowes AutoMax 130c Auto-Feed Shredder
This is one of the most powerful automatic shredders that can easily shred a large stack of papers of up to 130 sheets, making it one of the best shredders to boost productivity and streamline document destruction.
The Fellows AutoMax has an extremely high security rating, high paper capacity, and it can also shred a wide range of different materials in addition to paper.
Fellowes Powershred 79Ci Paper Shredder
The Fellowes Powershred 79Ci is one of the best large capacity shredders on the market with continuous shredding features as well as innovative anti-jam technology. It has a large bin capacity, innovative safety measures and a high security level, and a high sheet
input.
While this is a more expensive machine, it is a great choice for office as well as home use. The machine uses a cross-cut mechanism that ensures that confidential documentation is destroyed for maximum security.