In an emergency, an ambulance is the first port of call, especially if on-site medical attention is required. When a loved one needs medical assistance, we usually don’t consider the price of having the best possible assistance come to the scene. However, if you aren’t covered by medical aid or medical insurance, how much does […]
It is certainly frowned upon to call out the police unnecessarily, as each call-out uses taxpayers’ money, and if you do not need their assistance, someone who does could be going without. However, don’t be too quick to dismiss your situation as frivolous. Instead, assess the situation and follow the checklist below. If you answer […]
As winter sets in and the nights grow colder, naturally South Africans are dusting off their gas, electric and fan heaters to warm up their homes. So it should come as no surprise that the number of household fires rises dramatically at this time of year. Fire safety and being conscious of the dangers associated with household heaters are vital. Here are 10 tips to keep safe and warm this winter.
Whether it is in the form of a routine roadblock, or an officer signalling you to pull over randomly on the side of the road, there are a few steps you can take to ensure that the experience goes off smoothly and that you are on your way in no time. Even if you have […]
The iER app is for emergencies, but what constitutes an emergency? Sometimes you might find yourself is a precarious situation, unsure of whether or not you may be in danger. In these instances, is it fine for you to use the iER app, preventatively? Yes, you can use the iER app if you feel unsafe. […]
Winter comes with its own set of dangers on South African roads. Roads are wetter, the mist is thick and many people find they are the victims of accidents that were due to bad weather conditions. However, there are certain precautions that you can take to ensure that your trips are as safe as possible. […]
In South Africa, reports of hijackings have increased by a whopping 55% in the last four years. There have been a reported 16 325 vehicle hijackings between April and March 2019. Between 2017 and 2018, 50 663 vehicles were stolen and 16 325 car hijackings and 1 202 truck hijackings were reported around South Africa. […]
A major concern for parents is the safety of their children. Unfortunately, for most of the day your children are in the care of educators and other people, and this can make you feel that you aren’t in control of their safety as much as you would like to be. The media have also reported […]
Crime scenes, especially gruesome ones that include blood and other bodily fluids can be very messy. Most people don’t like to think about what happens to the scene after a murder, injury or in extreme cases, a sucicide. When crime scenes include dead bodies, or destruction of some kind, a team of trained and qualified […]
An emergency can happen at any time, so it’s best to be prepared at all times. Nowadays, having a safety net is as easy as downloading an app onto your phone. Help can find you in the click of a panic button. As much as the concept of a mobile panic button is popular internationally, […]
