HIGH-RISK TOURISM

Irresponsible tourism and the craze for taking high-impact pictures for social media are creating havoc and causing people to put their lives at risk while on holiday.

NOTEWORTHY NEWS IN NUMBERS

85:

number of cars stolen daily in SA compared to 50 taken in hijacking incidents, according to recent SAPS statistics.

$1.375 bn:

cash paid by Prada for Milan fashion rival Versace to keep it from French groups Louis Vuitton and Kering.

2 million:

number of vulnerable individuals across SA that Pietermaritzburg-based NPO SaveAct aims to assist by 2035.

HOLIDAY SAFETY HINTS

As we approach the end of the year, for many of us it’s a time to relax with family and friends. Here are a few reminders about how to stay safe and enjoy an accident-free, incident-free holiday.

NEW HIJACKING TARGETS

A list compiled using data from insurance and tracking companies has identified 10 vehicles currently being targeted by hijackers in South Africa, including these new additions.

SAFE CELLPHONE SWITCHING

You’ve decided to treat yourself to a new mobile phone. How do you avoid sharing your private data and compromising your personal security before selling or passing on the old one?

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Discover the history behind the ways that diverse cultures worldwide celebrate the New Year. Wishing you all a safe and relaxed year-end break!

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EARLY CLOSING TIMES

We will be closing at midday on Wednesday 24 December ahead of the Christmas and Day of Goodwill public holidays, and on Wednesday 31 December ahead of the New Year’s Day public holiday. We will be closed on Friday 2 January 2026 and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

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