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 Safety and security
Our newspapers are filled with stories of rape, assault, robbery and murder. But fortunately there is a lot you can do to minimise your risk of being targeted by criminals.

Health24 gives a few tips in this regard. Read them - they may save your life.

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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.
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02. 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?
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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.
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04. 13 danger zones
Danger doesn't always imply armed criminals. It could be lurking in... well, in the baby seat of the car.
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05. 25 idiotic ways to die
You wouldn't believe the idiotic things people do every day.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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..
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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.
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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.
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17. Expert self defence tips
Tips from Health24’s self-defence and tai chi expert, Morné Swanepoel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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