School holidays are the most exciting time of the year for kids. They can spend their days lounging in front of the TV, or playing games in the backyard from morning till night, without worrying about pesky homework! But unfortunately, the school holidays are also when most childhood injuries are reported at the emergency rooms. […]
In a country with an ever increasing crime rate, one tends to feel the need to up security around your home and loved ones. Newspapers are fully loaded with crimes like murder, theft, robbery and hijacking – making it quite understandable that people are feeling more and more uneasy about being out and about in […]
The festive season is here, and with it comes many positive things. Family is in town, people are on annual leave from work, and children are on a break from school. But unfortunately, within the joy, is the ugly truth that the festive season is notorious for the high crime rate. Our homes are targeted […]
Witnessing a loved one having a seizure can be absolutely terrifying. Besides the trauma of seeing someone in this vulnerable position, it is even more disconcerting when you don’t know what is causing the attack. For the most part, abnormal electrical activity in the brain triggers seizures, although there can be a multitude of factors. […]
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Gauteng Police Commissioner and CCIN endorse one-of-a-kind crime prevention initiative. View the event photo gallery Gauteng police commissioner, Lieutenant General DS De Lange and Civilians Crime Intelligence Network’s (CCIN) Dr Reza Patel recently gave the newly launched Integrated Emergency Response (iER) emergency service their full endorsement. As South Africa’s first private 911 emergency service, the […]
The emergency response management centre that could save your life iER, or Integrated Emergency Response, is a dedicated disaster and emergency response management network designed to respond to the emergency needs of all South Africans; it is effectively South Africa’s first integrated private 911 service – not just another panic button or mobile app linked […]
Nearly R 1 million meant for EMS supplies simply gets diverted by North West Provincial Government to buy… a car. http://www.rhap.org.za/statement-section27-bemf-rhap-tac-north-west-health-mec-luxury-vehicle-purchase-violates-right-access-health-care-services/ http://www.i-health.co.za/ambulances-gauteng/ The issue with emergency service in South Africa, is not just a lack of services, it is also a lack of training, skills and congruence at the call centre level. Inefficient systems and […]
A high percentage of licenses are awarded to new drivers with bribes. This means that the people who are on the roads with you do not understand the rules of the road. They are a danger to you and to themselves. http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/no-bribe-no-licence-at-test-centre-1839976 http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/how-to-bribe-your-way-to-a-drivers-licence-in-johannesburg-20160630 Incompetent accident scene investigators allow negligent drivers to get off or innocent […]
In all stats relating to crime, particularly violent crime, South Africa is always at or near the top. Just ask yourself this question: If something happens, who do I immediately think of to call? We don’t want to list the stats here, but you can click on this link and read them for yourself. http://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2015-09-29-factsheet-south-africas-201415-murder-and-robbery-crime-statistics/#.V_ZFrjVfttX
