Most of us recognise the moment: An unknown number flashes on the screen. We hesitate, decline or answer, expecting to disengage quickly. Unsolicited calls have become part of everyday life. Increasingly, the instinct to avoid them is driven by more than inconvenience. It’s about trust. The recent shutdown of an illegal call centre in Umhlanga […]
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With the Easter long weekend just around the corner, many South Africans are gearing up for family getaways, road trips and well-earned breaks. While flights, accommodation, admin and packing tend to dominate the planning process, the one thing many people forget to plan for is what to do if they get sick or injured while
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Easter is one of South Africa’s busiest travel weekends, with thousands of motorists taking to the roads for long-awaited getaways and family visits. But with rising fuel prices, many drivers will be looking for ways to stretch their travel budgets while still keeping their families safe. The good news is that a well-prepared car and
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As South African children return to school, parents and caregivers are urged to place road safety at the top of their back-to-school checklist. Road accidents remain one of the most serious threats to children in South Africa, with devastating and often lifelong consequences for families. Road crashes are the leading cause of death for otherwise
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The holiday season is a time to unwind, travel and make memories with loved ones – but it’s also a time when risks can increase, both at home and on the road. From unoccupied houses and excited pets to long road trips and travel adventures abroad, the festive period calls for extra vigilance to ensure
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Every moment near water holds the risk of an emergency, warns an emergency medicine specialist, urging families and individuals to be constantly vigilant as temperatures rise and the hazard of drowning intensifies. According to ChildSafe SA, a leading child safety organisation, South Africa is globally listed among the top 45 countries with a drowning rate
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Whether you’re trimming, pruning, tilling, or spraying, your outdoor power tools work hard, and they deserve regular care to keep performing safely and efficiently. From chainsaws and brushcutters to pole saws, tillers, and battery sprayers, consistent maintenance isn’t just good practice – it’s essential for tool longevity, operator safety, and cost-effective performance. “Servicing is often
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South African winters may not bring snowstorms, but they still bring early morning chills, misty windscreens and colder engines. And while your car may seem like it’s handling things just fine, winter does affect how it performs – and how safe you are on the road. Here’s how to give your car the care it
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Picture this scenario: A perpetrator is holding a gun to your head, trying to coerce you to unlock your banking app using facial recognition. In a situation like this, it is almost impossible to open a manual panic button on your phone, let alone remember the manual PIN code for your banking and phone apps.
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Mini Medics is an initiative that empowers children as young as 6 years old with the skills and confidence to act in an emergency. At the heart of this initiative is Nathanael Block, a passionate advocate for first-aid education. Together with occupational therapist Anne Blokker, they developed Mini Medics to make lifesaving knowledge accessible to
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