Assault and harassment can have lifelong effects on victims, no matter the degree. Assault is seen as unwanted physical contact, while harassment refers to unwanted interaction that can be verbal and nowadays, online. Even though they are different offences, both can be absolutely traumatic and leave emotional scars on victims. This is known as post-traumatic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drugs are a huge concern worldwide. South Africa is particularly affected by substance abuse. Experts say that an estimated 15% of South Africans suffer from drug addiction. The Central Drug Authority released this statistic. According to Recover Direct, Durban is one of the largest markets for illegal drugs in sub-Saharan Africa. This is outlined in a US […]
