According to Arrive Alive, car safety seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers. Since 2012, more than 11 500 children have been placed in car safety seats through the African Brain Child (ABC) Car Seats for Kids campaign. The Be Quick to Click Car Seat […]
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Every parent’s worst nightmare is facing a choking emergency. It’s a terrifying scenario that no one wants to imagine, yet it’s one for which every family should be prepared. While we hope never to encounter such a situation, being equipped with the right tools can make a significant difference. Enter LifeVac: a life-saving device designed
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Many households across South Africa beat the winter chills with a comforting fire. While it’s important to ensure your home is covered in the event of fire damage, ensuring you adhere to fire safety practices is equally important to help mitigate the associated risks. Karen Rimmer, head of Distribution at PSG Insure, shares some top
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Many cash-strapped South Africans are turning to credit to make ends meet. Unfortunately, fraudsters are also looking to cash in on the increasing demand for credit, and there is little they won’t do to take advantage of vulnerable victims. The solution is to take both proactive and reactive measures to outsmart swindlers and protect your
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Babies R Us at Toys R Us has launched an in-store car safety event series to drive the importance of car seat safety, selection and installation, taking place at selected stores nationwide. The retailer has identified the need for parents to have a ‘hands-on’, practical car seat installation session, which has led to the collaboration
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Millions of South Africans will be logging onto the SARS eFiling website or visiting their closest branch to complete their tax returns. “While this is a very busy time for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), it is also a very busy time for scammers,” says Manie van Schalkwyk, the CEO of the Southern African
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Winter brings with it a desire to snuggle up in the comfort of our homes. Fireplaces, gas and electric heaters, electric blankets, and hot water bottles become our trusted companions during these chilly months. And, of course, many of us rely on generators and inverters to keep the heat turned up when the power’s out.
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is a comprehensive guide to creating an environment that allows children to thrive. This guide embodies a child’s right to a safe environment and an education that helps them develop who they are, their talents and their abilities. It’s crucial to acknowledge these rights for
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Anyone who has fallen victim to remote jamming will know that sinking feeling when you open your boot and there’s nothing there – no laptop, no handbag, no gym shoes. You look around, dumbfounded. “My car was locked. How did this happen?” According to Charnel Hattingh, Fidelity Services Group head of marketing and communications, remote
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Dogs are not the only animal that can transmit rabies to humans, although this is the most common cause of human rabies. Livestock, cats, wildlife – especially mongooses and bats – are all potential carriers of the disease, and new concerns have been raised after a Cape fur seal tested positive for rabies. “KwaZulu-Natal, the
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