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South Africa Confronts a Surge in Crime: House Break-Ins and Gender Violence Hit Close to Home
South Africa continues to face one of the highest crime rates in the world. Despite occasional dips in police-reported statistics, the...

Karen Scheepers
3 days ago5 min read


Weekly Overview of Potch Incidents: Fires, Crime, Emergency Response and Safety Awareness
The following report, covering 22 to 26 August 2025, is based on verified information received from Potchefstroom First Responders and...

Karen Scheepers
4 days ago2 min read


Weekly Overview of Potch Incidents: Accidents, Fires, and Community Response 14 Augustus
From 7 to 13 August 2025, Potchefstroom experienced a variety of safety and service-related incidents, including copper cable theft,...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 143 min read


Weekly Overview of Potch Incidents: Accidents, Fires, and Community Response 7 Augustus 2025
From 30 July to 4 August 2025, Potchefstroom faced several public safety incidents, including vehicle accidents, structural fires, a...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 73 min read


Weekly Overview of Potch Incidents: Accidents, Fires, and Community Response 30 July 2025
Between 22 and 30 July 2025, Potchefstroom witnessed a range of events affecting public safety and awareness. These included road...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 303 min read


Medical ID Cards & Wristbands: Lifesaving Emergency Tools
In any medical emergency, a car accident, sudden loss of consciousness or shock, victims often cannot speak for themselves . Government...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 296 min read


Potchefstroom Safety Watch: Key Updates from 12–22 July 2025
Between 12 and 22 July 2025, Potchefstroom and its surrounding areas experienced a series of traffic incidents, fire outbreaks, protest...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 223 min read


Drink Spiking Awareness in Potchefstroom
Drink spiking, the surreptitious lacing of a beverage with drugs or extra alcohol, is a real threat in nightlife settings, and...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 106 min read


Reporting a Crime : 10 Steps to Do It Safely and Responsibly
Crime remains a serious concern, with high rates of theft, assault, and other violent crimes affecting communities nationwide. For...

Karen Scheepers
May 204 min read


New Road Rules Rolling Out in July 2025: What South African Drivers Need to Know
South African authorities are ushering in sweeping road regulation changes effective July 2025, aimed at curbing the carnage on the...

Karen Scheepers
May 1310 min read
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