Unfortunately, we live in an increasingly violent society where such crimes are a reality.<\/p>\n
In this day and age, Seven Arrow Security believes it is vital for women to lift their heads out of the sand and pay attention to what is going on around them.<\/p>
\u201cYour personal safety is your number one priority and therefore it is vital for all women to know how to keep themselves safe when out in public places,\u201d said Jason Mordecai, chief operating officer of Seven Arrow Security.<\/p>\n
The company offered seven useful tips on how to keep safe when out and about:<\/p>
1. Awareness is self-defence<\/strong><\/p>\n Being aware of your surroundings is ultimately one of the best self-defence mechanisms one could have \u2013 distraction is what attackers count on and if you are aware, this will most definitely make your attacker less likely to be able to take advantage.<\/p>\n Trust your instincts. Your intuition does not lie.<\/p>\n If you feel something does not seem right, walk the other way and remove yourself from the situation and remember to always report suspicious activity to your security company and the SAPS.<\/p>\n 2. Make eye contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Let others know you have noticed and seen them. It is harder for someone to surprise you if they know you have seen them.<\/p>\n 3. Find your travel buddy<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t go alone to places such as parks and cemeteries. Rather ask a friend or a family member to go with you.<\/p>\n 4. Don\u2019t isolate yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n Choose an area that is well-populated and frequently used.<\/p>\n Avoid solitary areas, especially highly vegetated areas that prevent you from visually assessing movement around you.<\/p>\n Situate yourself in a location where you can easily spot danger<\/p>\n 5. Rules rule<\/strong><\/p>\n Set some ground rules for your children.<\/p>\n Explain where they may and may not go; create a visual perimeter.<\/p>\n Nominate a rendezvous point in case they get lost and give them a verbal command that means they must come back to you immediately.<\/p>\n 6. Leave your valuables at home<\/strong><\/p>\n People without valuables present a much smaller target to opportunistic criminals.<\/p>\n 7. Be social media savvy<\/strong><\/p>\n Do not update your every location on social media platforms. Too much information on your whereabouts makes you an easy target for criminals.<\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nALSO READ:\u00a0Dangerous weapons confiscated from local tavern<\/a><\/h4>\n