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 […]
Domestic violence is a significant problem that faces both men and women in South Africa. During the national COVID-19 total lockdown of the country, there was an alarming surge in reports of domestic violence from all over the country. Even before lockdown, SA had one of the highest number of violent crimes against women and […]
When most people speak of drug use and drug addiction, they are usually referring to illegal narcotics such as methamphetamines, heroin and cocaine. Yes, these are rightfully villainised as dangerous and detrimental to health and general well-being, but many drug addicts are in fact addicted to prescription meds; and the problem is bigger than you […]
Most people who live in high natural disaster-prone areas usually have emergency kits and contingency plans for when these ‘hand of God’ events hit. Man-made disasters can strike anywhere, and can also cause extensive damage. Here are some devastating man-made disasters, which cause significant damage when they happened. What are man-made disasters? The definition of […]
