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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
