Protection

Unsupervised social media usage can put children at risk

WRITTEN BY MELISSA SMITH The use of social media among children is a topic of growing concern for parents, educators, and policymakers. While social media platforms offer numerous benefits, including opportunities for socialisation and…

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Make a habit of asking yourself ‘what could happen?’ every time you leave your home, drive into a new area or enter a building – this will help to hone your awareness skills. Image: 123RF/Katarzyna Białasiewicz

PROTECTION

10 SEP 2019

Women, here’s how to defend yourself in a life-threatening situation

Empower yourself with these survival tips from a self-defence expert “Am I next?” This is the question women are asking in the wake of the brutal rape and murder of 19-year-old University of Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana. One of a…

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Farmer Gerdus du Plessis, 25, takes instruction from Idan Abolnik. Idan Abolnik, an ex highly trained soldier in the Israeli army, Who now lives in South Africa, instructs farmers and concerned citizens in advanced self defense methods and weapon training. Abolnik believes that he is empowering people through his training techiques. He also trains various law enforcement sectors. SWAT National Firearms Centre, Zwartkops, Centurion. Picture: ALON SKUY/THE TIMES

FARM ATTACKS

28 AUG 2017

Farmers get military training to protect themselves against attacks

By Nico Gous “If I want to become a painter‚ I am not going to learn how to paint on the computer; I am going to paint on a canvas.” Herman Mostert‚ 22‚ is not talking about painting. He is talking about your heart hammering in your chest…

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GERMAN SHEPHERD

13 JUL 2017

German Shepherds on show at nationals

THE National IPO Championships took place in East London over the weekend , showcasing the top German Shepherd dogs in IPO Sport from all over South Africa. The dogs were required to compete in obedience, protection and tracking…

Madeleine Chaput