The South African Weather Service has issued severe warnings for multiple provinces including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal off the back of wild, winter weather. The recent hail and windstorms that broke out throughout parts of the Eastern Cape and KZN are an important call-to-action for homeowners and drivers to take […]
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Even a small cut, sore or skin lesion can lead to serious, even potentially life-threatening infection if it is not appropriately cleaned and treated. A pharmacist from South Africa’s first national courier pharmacy shares the basics of treating different types of wounds at home. “The skin is our body’s protective barrier, and when skin is injured or
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South Africa’s winter brings with it fresh mornings and chilly evenings best spent huddled up next to a crackling fireplace. While the season’s beauty is undeniable, and hardly as harsh as many other parts of the world, financial services provider Indwe Risk Services reminds South African homeowners that winter does present potential risks, including the
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South Africans are bracing for a challenging winter this year, with the severely constrained national power system at high risk of elevating loadshedding to Stage 8. Kumaran Nadar, merchandise manager at Builders, says liquified petroleum gas (LPG) is an affordable solution for households looking to counter the cold by powering stoves and geysers during power
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South Africans will visit voting stations across the country later this month to take part in the National and Provincial Election. “When you make your way to your local voting station, please remember those important basic safety measures that you follow on any other given day. Large numbers of people will be out and about,
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Fires can be disastrous if not dealt with quickly. In a fire emergency, every second counts, and getting the fire department to the property as soon as possible is crucial. “The winter season generally sees an increase in the number of fires that are reported as people try to keep the cold weather at bay.
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From minor discomfort to life-threatening emergencies, burn injuries are distressingly common and a major cause of death and disability in South Africa. Mande Toubkin, general manager of Emergency, Trauma, Transplant and Corporate Social Investment at Netcare, underscores the preventability of many incidents and the critical role of immediate, proper first aid in the healing process.
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Human error contributes to 8 out of every 10 road accidents in South Africa. Among these errors, distracted driving emerges as a leading cause, posing significant risks to drivers, passengers and other road users. Wynand van Vuuren, client experience partner at King Price Insurance, says a leading cause of distracted driving is tending to the needs of
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In today’s connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated in their attempts, it is possible that at some point or another you may interact with a scammer or click on a phishing link. As prevention is always better
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Rose, a South African baby who survived a delicate open-heart surgical procedure when she was just 11 weeks old, has taken to the water in an inspiring story of resilience and the life-changing power of swimming. Defying the odds, Rose began her journey with Virgin Active’s Learn to Swim programme at the tender age of
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