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As South Africa is reeling from a series of flooding, form the notorious KZN floods to the intense rains that have been relentlessly falling in several provinces, Drivers might be unaware of the implications of driving into rainwater, when this results in damages. If you look at the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance’s Briefcase from March […]

Article written by:  Yaacov Steinhauer from www.startmycar.co.za Last week, one of my colleagues at Start My Car was involved in a minor collision on her way to work. Thankfully, no one was hurt and the damage to her vehicle was minor. The incident reminded me that road accidents can happen in an instant and are

Every year, there are literally thousands of hijackings on South African (SA) roads.  There are also as many as over a million crashes. Theft affects almost every road transporter in Africa at some time or another.  All these unpredictable, unpreventable, and uncontrollable (for the better part) losses compound to create a risk environment that causes

When you say the word ‘risk’ many people would be forgiven to merely think ‘danger’ in the general sense.  To the common public, risk is nothing more than something you should be thinking about; but never do.  It’s a bit like contraception:  everyone knows about it, most people know when and where it should be

People often complain about law enforcement.  With events like the Marikana Massacre, the Oscar Pistorius trial, the Inge Lotz murder, and the Nkandla scandal fresh in our memories, it’s easy to point fingers, to complain about” the system” and to become armchair prosecutors, judges and even executioners.  But these are all actual crimes. They involve

In another gripping Road Ahead exclusive from renowned forensics specialist Stan Bezuidenhout, we get the inside track on the underlying defects of certain roadside barriers – which can be fatal when things go wrong On 23 August 2008, a lovely young lady – let’s call her Lisa (this is an actual case, but names are

While this is nothing near an exhaustive article, a replacement of better sources, an indictment of any technique, process, or method devised by others, or industry- or application-specific one, I felt the need to share my thoughts on some of how a rifle can be manufactured or made to be more accurate. Take note that

As any transporter will tell you, this industry is more suited to an expert juggling clown than to any normal, sane-thinking individual. The array of risks, challenges, requirements, vulnerabilities, and challenges is eclipsed only by the need to remain competitive, limiting costs, perfecting route selection and selecting the right tools for the job in complexity. While

Wearing seatbelts is the Law for all vehicle occupants! Buckling up is simply the best way to protect both drivers and passengers. This is a message we will continue to emphasise in every road safety campaign across all the possible mediums available. Safety inside the vehicle is also increased through the latest in safety technology

Let’s talk about research. No, not the white coats in labs with vials and bailing liquids type of research. Not medical research or the type where animals are stuck in cages with tubes coming out of their noses. We’re talking research on humans. Humans who die in accidents and stuff. Every year we hear the “figures” coming out. Whether it’s