Most people appreciate that construction work involves some inherent risks. However, in South Africa, the amount of accidents in the construction industry is rather alarming. According to a statement released by the government, there are at least 1.5 to 2.5 fatalities per week in the construction sector, which contributed 12% to the country’s GDP in […]

Have you ever slipped and tripped in a shopping centre or supermarket? If so, then you should be aware that it’s not necessarily your fault. Even though we’re fortunate to have rather strict regulations and routine safety inspections in South Africa, shopping accidents are still a surprisingly common occurrence. These happen across the country and […]

Road accidents are sadly on the rise in South Africa and have recently reached a dramatic 10-year apogée. Forecasts even suggest that, by 2020, road accidents will surpass malaria and HIV/AIDS as the main causes of death on the continent! Earlier this year, the AA released important information about road fatalities in South Africa. According […]

The significant increase in medical negligence claims in South Africa in recent years has had a big impact on the health department’s budget. Doctors have warned that the country’s health system could even collapse, as practising certain specialities of medicine have become too risky and expensive, and many medical malpractice underwriters are questioning the sustainability […]

Pedestrian deaths remain a huge concern for authorities in South Africa, as approximately 35-40% of road fatalities are those of pedestrians, and the AA believe that pedestrians remain the most vulnerable of all road users. Unfortunately, many citizens aren’t always clear about when they have legal and safe right of way as a pedestrian, as […]

Since April 2017 when judges of the high court in the Western Cape unanimously declared the legislation regarding marijuana consumption to be unconstitutional, South Africans have been allowed to smoke and grow the herb in the privacy of their own homes. Parliament has acknowledged the ruling to change sections of the Drug Trafficking Act and […]