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, […]
The leading cause of road accidents is driver error. This does not only apply to error in judgment, recklessness, fatigue or distraction but the lack of defensive driving as well. Being able to master defensive driving will place you in a position to take action and be ready for any possible road mishap. If everyone […]
Your house could be next The primary motive behind a break-in is economic gain. The 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 […]
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 […]
Africa might have the least recorded number of serial killers compared to other continents, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t have gruesome stories to tell of evil and crime. There are many reports of the sadistic people who terrorised and murdered others throughout history. Many believe that the reason for the very few records […]
Social Media is the new way of life for millions of people worldwide. In 2020, logging onto the many popular social media sites has become second nature. How often do you check your phone? Once a day? Five times a day? Every time you remember? It is the first thing most people do in the […]
Animals are a joy to have around. Pets can be your best friend and make your home warm and inviting. Unfortunately, stray cats and dogs can wreak havoc in the neighbourhood; tossing over bins, scavenging for food and ‘doing their business’ everywhere and anywhere. But what do you do when this happens? Approaching a wild […]
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 […]
