Drive Alive
In 2024, a staggering 94.6% of fatal crashes were linked to human factors—not road conditions or vehicle issues, but human… Read More
Drive Alive
A Fight Unfinished
Although the roll out of ARVs began in South Africa by 2004, HIV/AIDS is still the leading underlying cause of… Read More
Shock Stats
South Africa records around 200 lightning-related deaths each year, making it the third highest in the world after India and… Read More
Fatal Syntax
In July 2024, a faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update triggered widespread Windows crashes (BSOD), causing an estimated $5.4bn in losses… Read More
Drink Up, Pay Up
South Africa ranks in the global top ten for per capita alcohol consumption, with an average of 7.2 litres per… Read More
The Burden of The Beard
In 17th century Russia, bearded men faced a “beard tax” of up to 100 roubles a year, introduced in 1698… Read More