Dehydration is the lack of water in the body and its effects on every bodily function. Drinking water, as often as possible, is essential. Humans are unable to last for more than 3 to 4 days without water. Hydration is necessary for survival. The cells in our bodies contain water. They are surrounded by water […]
Brain and Head Injury Awareness Month takes place globally in March every year. The day is bound on empowering traumatic brain injury survivors, promoting various support services and destigmatising brain injury. According to the South African government’s official website, head injury is a devastating condition that causes major psychosocial complications. Many suffer serious brain injuries […]
“Everyone has a responsibility to use water sparingly to ensure that there is enough water for all,” says the South African Department of Water and Sanitation as it raises awareness of conservation initiatives. “Protect and conserve the country’s water resources” is the theme of National Water Week 2021, which runs from 15 to 22 March. […]
Human Rights Day – In March every year, we are reminded just how privileged we are to have a Bill of Rights written in Chapter 2 of the Constitution of South Africa. With its volatile human rights legacy, South Africa signalled an intent to bring about democratic change for all with the adoption of the […]
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviour in any relationship in the home, where power is used to control the other person. Most commonly, domestic violence is spousal abuse or the abuse of a child by a parent. The abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological and is used to frighten, intimidate, manipulate, […]
Feeling frightened, sad, anxious and disconnected are some of the common feelings felt after experiencing a traumatic experience. However, if these feelings do not subside, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In South Africa, there are several free facilities that handle depression, anxiety and many other mental health conditions. Here is a list of […]
Known nationwide as “the shadow pandemic,” this social outcry has many women and children displaced and at-risk in our country. Gender-based violence can arise in any of the following forms: Child marriage, statutory rape, date rape and non-consensual sex. Female genital mutilation and honour killings. Human trafficking for illegal sex or slavery trade. Intimate partner […]
Most of the time, governments focus on huge metros, and its rural areas are largely left untouched and under-prepared for disaster. This is owing to many factors such as tourism, budget restrictions and many will say, classicism, and appeasing more affluent people first. Yet, the rural areas are usually where disaster, especially natural disasters, is […]
Animal abuse is more common that we’d like to believe – especially in South Africa. Empathy is important. We shouldn’t only be empathetic to other humans, but all living things. Animals can feel emotions too, and it has been proven that they can experience physical pain. Unfortunately, not everyone is empathetic towards our furry friends. […]
Domestic Violence has become a pandemic of its own in South Africa. It can be difficult to report a family member when he or she does something out of line. As much as we want to live in safe spaces, not everyone follows civil society’s rules. Sometimes, the danger that we assume is far off […]
