According to the United Nations, human trafficking consists of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harbouring and receiving persons through improper means, including force, abduction, fraud and coercion.  The result of human trafficking across borders is mostly modern-day slavery and sexual abuse. The US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons estimates that in 2018 about 24.9 million people were victims of […]

The convenience of electricity can quickly turn into the inconvenience of tragedy, but this can be averted by being safe and keeping a close check on all things electrical in your home. When providing safety tips, fire safety experts often warn that electrical malfunction leads to electrocution and fire. And they repeatedly advise householders to […]

COVID-19 is a prime example of an ongoing traumatic incident that will likely have many aftershocks globally, and on the individual, once it has passed. Probably long after it has passed. Usually, a traumatic event unleashed on a person or group of people comes with feelings of fear, threat and anxiety, and it can cause […]

Unfortunately, even after the dip in crime in early 2020, December stats show that crime is almost up to pre-lockdown levels, the South African Police (SAPS) and Stats SA reported in the second quarter of the 2020 / 2021 period (Q2 -2020/2021). The second quarter covers reported crimes committed between July and September 2020.  Although […]

The speed traps, financial holes and many other common mistakes are prevalent over the festive period. The silly season is aptly named because when in the festive spirit, people tend to make less than responsible decisions.  It is okay to let your hair down a bit, though. After the tough year we have all had, […]

South Africans have a notorious reputation when it comes to drunk driving. The World Health Organization (WHO) states in its 2018 Global Status that drunk driver negligence endangered the lives of other road users in South Africa and was responsible for 58% of all road accidents. WHO found that road traffic injury is the global […]

Unfortunately, the festive season is notorious for having the highest number of road accident-related deaths. As much as we look forward to the holidays, we should remain vigilant, and the ‘silly season’ isn’t always fun.  The festive season also happens to be when theft and other crimes are on the rise. So in all likelihood, […]

Your house could be next The primary motive behind theft is economic gain. Majority of what is stolen is spent on cars, clothes, drugs, and alcohol while a minimal amount is spent on basic needs. Victims are targeted because of their wealth, and residential robbery is often chosen because it brings in fast money with […]

We are constantly bombarded with precautionary PSAs on which steps to take to prevent intruders from entering our properties. We set up fences, alarms and even sign up for neighbourhood patrols. Still, as practical and as comforting as these precautions are, there are times when we might be faced to deal with a situation when the […]