![]() Or you could just invest in Guardian Eye… What is it? But any form of home defence, safety or security is always a win. No, we don’t mean the bald singer with bad lyrics. Be careful, and don’t make the mistake of opening your window, arguing, getting out the car or otherwise engaging with anyone trying to approach your vehicle. True South African stalwarts know the frustration of rolling up to a robot with your shades on, feeling cool, only to be brought crashing down to reality by a man with a spray bottle and a squeezy. And, if it is (in which case, shame!), most petrol attendants would be glad to do it free of charge in a safe, well lit and lower-risk space. We can promise you (and by this we mean truly, pinky promise) that your windshield is not dirty enough to warrant a wash at a red light. ![]() Often, phones are snatched, purses grabbed, pockets picked and sanity taken within a split second – by the time the unlucky victim knows what’s happening, the perpetrator is half way across the country. If you flaunt it, you lose itīe it taking selfies in front of the Madiba statue or waving your Small Street Louis Vuitton bag in the air (like you just don’t care), you need to either have the grasp of the Iron Shake or reflexes of a Karen in the Woolworths line to respond to crime as it happens. So, always be vigilant, always stay sharp and always trust your gut – keeping an eye open and your head clear gives you the ability to stay out of danger. Whether it’s not locking your car door or keeping your valuables on display, failure to be careful can only end one way. Being a mampara is the fastest way to find yourself penniless, shoeless or clueless. The number one tip to staying safe (and alive) in South Africa is to stay sharper than Dlamini-Zuma’s pen when it’s time to sign a mandate. Speaking of lists, here’s one for you, as we introduce the Vox Guardian Eye Survival Guide to South Africa… 1. ![]() But any true South African knows that in addition to the beauty, the atmosphere, and the sense of humour and fun that comes with being here, there’s also the fact that safety ranks next to “24 hours of electricity” on our wish lists. Make no mistake, there’s a lot to love about local being lekker. Our cars have trackers, our estates a small army, our Karens have pepper spray and our politicians have blue lights – although we suspect that’s just for getting through traffic in peace. Our walls are higher than those of Jericho (and, apparently, twice as easy to conquer). We’re truly the only country in the world that needs people to guard your car (which, if you consider their lightning quick reflexes the moment you back out of a parking space, should do more to prevent theft). If we’re being objective, there’s some humour to be found in the plight of our nation. A land where a traffic light is a hotspot, an open window an opportunity, a driver’s licence a menu item and a burglar guard top of our Hierarchy of Needs. His economic adviser Trudy Makhaya last week ended a five-year stint at the Presidency, becoming the fifth key advisor to resign this year, as South Africa navigates through multiple crises.Ah, South Africa. Local media outlets have confirmed reports doing the rounds in local social media on Friday, suggesting that technocratic advisors are leaving President Ramaphosa's office.An article by IOL suggested that an association assisting with load-shedding is penning guidelines for load-shedding up to Stage 16, which could be implemented if emergency conditions threaten to collapse the grid. The Mail & Guardian reported that the utility has asked the energy regulator (NERSA) for an additional diesel budget amid concerns that it might have to escalate power outages. Eskom reinstated Stage 6 load-shedding Sunday evening and are looking to move between Stages 4 and 6 through the week amid continued breakdowns and delays in maintenance works at power stations.Both sides held talks to defuse tensions over the weekend, while President Cyril Ramaphosa also spoke with his Ukrainian and Russian counterparts, with President Zelensky warning him of the possible consequences of supporting the aggressor. ambassador last week suggested that a sanctioned Russian cargo ship may have left South Africa loaded with weapons. Bilateral relations came under renewed pressure after U.S. is unlikely to roll out punitive measures amid a diplomatic spat over an alleged supply of weapons to Russia. remains and that relationship should be normal and cordial," adding that the U.S. South African assets got some reprieve this morning as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Sunday that the country took "a number of actions (.) in order to ensure that our relationship with the U.S.
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