01. Hit the road - safely Do these twelve things and you stand a good chance of not becoming one of the many accident statistics on the roads. Read02. Training safety tips for women Thousands of people are out on the roads daily training for cycle races or marathons. And many of them are women. How can they train in safety? Read 03. These could save your life South African society is dangerous. Women are at risk everywhere. While you cannot make the danger go away completely, you can minimise your exposure to violent crime. Read 04. 13 danger zones Danger doesn't always imply armed criminals. It could be lurking in... well, in the baby seat of the car. Read 05. 25 idiotic ways to die You wouldn't believe the idiotic things people do every day. Read 06. To work and back Gone are the days when the majority of people worked within walking distance of their homes. These days most people's working lives also entail a fair share of travelling time. Read 07. 10 rules to live by In light of International Women's Day, here are 10 things women should never do if we want to stay safe, healthy and in one piece. Read 08. Rape survivors: plan of action As Jes Foord goes to court to hear the fate of her alleged attackers, it's time for every South African to learn how to handle the situation if they're sexually attacked. Read 09. What to do if you've been raped Jes Foord was gang raped a year ago. Her attackers are to be sentenced today. Here's how you can show your support. Read 10. 21 dangerous things people do There are lots of things, which many people do every day without thinking, that could kill them or those around them. Read 11. Trapped in your fortress? A couple burnt to death in their own home in Meyerton after being trapped inside by their burglar bars. Could this happen to you? Read |
12. Asleep behind the wheel? If you're hitting the road this weekend, you need to know how to avoid driver fatigue. Get some tips right here. Read 13. Kids, water and drowning Last summer 400 people drowned in South Africa. Many of them were children. This year, before the summer kicks in, teach your children some water skills. Read 14. Women behind the wheel Are women bad drivers, or just the victims of a sexist slur? Yes probably. The stats tell an interesting story.. Read 15. Supermarket disasters Next time you read about someone who broke a leg in the frozen food section, be grateful it wasn't you. Here's how to minimise shopping injuries and disasters. Read 16. Are you a healthy blogger? Is it the lure of anonymity? The voyeuristic thrill? Blogging has become a part of many people's daily lives, and many experts fear this new habit is far from healthy. Read 17. Expert self defence tips Tips from Health24’s self-defence and tai chi expert, Morné Swanepoel. Read 18. Car crashes biggest child killer The biggest killer of children in South Africa is motor vehicle accidents, with children either being run over or involved as passengers. Read 19. The taxi chronicles A blogger writes some tips for the novice taxi commuter, like: Be an early bird. Leave home at least 15 minutes early. Taxis are very unpredictable.
Read 20. Prevent car hijacking Your driveway, your car, a guy with a gun. Sound unlikely? It shouldn’t. It happens to South Africans every day. Read 21. Everyday heroes The Centrum Guardian Project acknowledges and celebrates the acts of bravery members of the Emergency Services demonstrate daily. Read |