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E-BIKE BATTERY FIRES
Electric bicycles or e-bikes are becoming increasingly popular. But beware - the lithium-ion batteries that power these bicycles can almost instantly ignite and explode, as this video shows, especially when the batteries are aged or damaged. Never leave lithium-ion batteries unattended while they recharge, and keep them away from flammable materials such as curtains! Here are some other tips on staying safe...
NOTEWORTHY NEWS IN NUMBERS
4.62mm:
average rise in sea levels between 2013 and 2022, over double the rate recorded in the first decade of measurements (1993 to 2002).
108.39ct:
the size of a rare rough pink diamond discovered at the Kao Mine in Lesotho, making it one of the largest pink diamonds ever discovered.
48 000km:
distance sailed by Kirsten Neuschäfer, the first woman and South African to win a round-the-world race (with no assistance or modern technology).
SURVIVING LOAD SHEDDING AND GETTING OFF THE GRID
Being without a reliable electricity supply is part of our everyday existence, triggering our increasing dependence on generators, inverters, UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) batteries, and solar power systems. It is vital that your insurance cover keeps up with any changes you make, and is 100% accurate to ensure that you are paid out in the event of a claim. We have some useful suggestions on surviving load shedding and getting off the grid... |
PROTECTION FROM CREDIT CARD FRAUD
As more people use credit and debit cards instead of carrying cash, it is essential to protect yourself (and your business) from criminals who have numerous ingenious ways of carrying out credit card fraud, often right in front of you. The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), a non-profit company formed by four of South Africa’s major banks, offers this advice on how to stay safe. |
INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE
Safire is proud of standing by its promise to be “Short-term insurers, long term partners” - both for our clients and our team. We currently have 77% of our staff complement busy with some form of formal training, and while there may be costs for the company, we firmly believe that investing in our people for the long term is worth it. |
A RECORD-BREAKING RIDE
Our vibrantly-coloured Safire Beetles were recently at St Michael’s Beach on the KZN South Coast for the Tidy Towns SA Surfing Championships, and we were inspired by the surfing talent we saw. But nothing can beat this - a monster wave of over 26 metres, now officially the largest wave ever surfed. |
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