Prepping For Catastrophe And Beyond
In South Africa, rural safety is concerning. As a retired Station Commander, I’ve seen the harsh realities of “farm attacks,” which involve organized violence, some term genocide. This article discusses alarming statistics, the gap between reports and reality, and key self-defence strategies.
Overview of the key steps to stay safe in a disaster zone The most important thing in a civil unrest situation is to stay informed. If you are not aware of things happening in your area/town/country, you cannot be prepared. Keep up to date with the happenings in your area so that you can prepare, … Read more
Artisan bread is a type of bread that is made with high-quality ingredients and a lot of care. It is often made by hand, and it can take several hours to rise and bake. Artisan bread is known for its delicious flavour and its chewy texture. One of the best things about artisan bread is … Read more
Growing Food to Barter Growing your own food is a great way to prepare for any disaster. When SH!T hits the fan, and you need to withdraw from the cities and built-up areas, there is a good chance that you will become a refugee in your own country. Following some of these tips will help … Read more
South Africa has been facing a number of challenges in recent years, including economic instability, political corruption, and civil unrest. These issues have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a significant impact on the country’s economy and social fabric. As we move into 2023, there are concerns that civil unrest could break … Read more
Alternative Housing in times of conflict and displacement is a challenge. Refugees often struggle to find safe and secure housing options. Traditional housing solutions, such as refugee camps or temporary shelters, may not always be adequate or sustainable for long-term displacement situations. In this blog post, we will explore alternative, long-term housing options that can … Read more
Customer Searches Are Humiliating It has become the norm these days for stores to insist on searching your purchases and to check the items against the till slip. What impact does this have on your dignity and civil rights and how does it impact your risk of contracting COVID-19? This is of major importance to … Read more
Day 53 of this Carona virus Lockdown here in Pretoria, South Africa. Now I am not a terribly political person, in fact, I suck at politics but, I, like many other South Africans, am at my wit’s end. Our Government is continuing to make rules that seem to make no sense and claims that it … Read more
“It is better to be prepared and never need it than to not be prepared and need it!” It is in that spirit that I write these articles and make these pieces of training available to everyone and I hope and pray that we will never need to use any of it – Surviving South Africa- … Read more