South Africa’s move into level 2 of the national lockdown is a much less restrictive phase of the now five-month-long quarantine after five months of de-escalating from a full-on national closure of industry and most public spaces to more lenient restrictions, with the understanding of strict social distancing and the wearing of masks. It’s been […]
Whether you have fallen victim to a robbery, or you have witnessed one, there is a specific procedure to follow to ensure that the cops get on the case. The sooner you act, the better. Like most crimes, robbery investigations have a golden hour. If you call the cops immediately, they have more of a […]
Child safety is awareness. Everyone should remain vigilant at all times, particularly in public spaces. At any time, people can fall victim to criminals or can land up in dangerous situations like drowning and falling. Children are even more susceptible. It is important to teach kids child safety, especially when they are not with you […]
In recent months, the global focus on human trafficking has soared, with people shining the spotlight on every aspect of the underground market. Human trafficking comes in many forms, and by definition, it is the illegal act of coercing people in order to benefit from their work or service, typically in the form of forced […]
When you have been a victim of a crime, the first thing that comes to mind is that you have to report it to the authorities. It’s difficult to think straight when bad, traumatic things happen, but the police are there to ensure that the bad guys are caught, stand trial, and if found guilty, […]
South Africa is well known for experiencing devastating floods during the rainy, winter months. Floods are a particular danger in informal settlements and less developed areas. Floods are dangerous and result in many deaths each year. There have been a few notable floods in the last few years. Gauteng floods, 2019 As recently as December […]
Road trips aren’t as common as they once were (a mere six months ago). But now that the world has eased its restrictions since the full-on global quarantine, people are on the road again for various reasons. South Africa de-escalated all the way down from level 5 lockdown, to level 3 (although there have been […]
It may sound like a plot device straight from a rom-com or action movie, but it is very possible to get stuck in an elevator. Now, in the movies, you may see the hero kick out the ceiling of the lift and climb the cable to the emergency exit; in real life, the procedure is […]
Alcohol abuse: Even occasional drinking can have adverse effects on your health. It turns out that nearly three million people die worldwide from alcohol abuse each year. Alcohol is known to affect the liver, but did you know that it has deteriorating effects on the kidneys, heart and brain? Alcohol doesn’t only affect the physical […]
Magnesium is a mineral found in foods like broccoli, soy, nut and all types of beans. Vegetarians and vegans usually have high levels of this mineral in their blood, as they eat many of these veggies in large amounts; beans and nuts are popular meat replacements. Okra, potato skins, tamarind, spinach and Swiss chard are […]
