Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Hotel Safety in South Africa
Condition of hotels:
There are several dangers in South Africa even if you're staying at a five-star hotel. There are several hotel security tips you should keep in mind incase you are traveling to South Africa.
Hotel Security Tips against Employees with Ill Intent:
Again, you need to be on your guard against even the individuals in the hotel's staffs. Hotel-issued keys are not enough. Use manual locks and practice common sense. Consider the tips below.
Do not allow housekeeping or any other hotel employee inside your room if you are not present. Inform hotel management about this to ensure that your room remains safe and secure.
Your hotel room:
Never leave your room unlocked or unattended in a hotel in South Africa. It only takes a few seconds to create a huge amount of trouble if you do.
If someone requests entry to your room and identifies himself as a staff of the hotel, double check their identity with hotel management. If you have not made any request for their services, chances are hotels won't take the initiative to send a staff to your quarters as they are entirely too busy. Last but not the least, remember that a uniform does not really a person a staff of the hotel Click Here!.
Yours in safety,
Onyebuchi.
There are several dangers in South Africa even if you're staying at a five-star hotel. There are several hotel security tips you should keep in mind incase you are traveling to South Africa.
Hotel Security Tips against Employees with Ill Intent:
Again, you need to be on your guard against even the individuals in the hotel's staffs. Hotel-issued keys are not enough. Use manual locks and practice common sense. Consider the tips below.
Do not allow housekeeping or any other hotel employee inside your room if you are not present. Inform hotel management about this to ensure that your room remains safe and secure.
Your hotel room:
Never leave your room unlocked or unattended in a hotel in South Africa. It only takes a few seconds to create a huge amount of trouble if you do.
If someone requests entry to your room and identifies himself as a staff of the hotel, double check their identity with hotel management. If you have not made any request for their services, chances are hotels won't take the initiative to send a staff to your quarters as they are entirely too busy. Last but not the least, remember that a uniform does not really a person a staff of the hotel Click Here!.
Yours in safety,
Onyebuchi.
Be careful on the streets of South Africa
Watch your back:
Watch your back in South Africa, People kill people here. Murder rate is alarming. Criminals kill their victims, people passing kill robbers.
Gang battles erupt on streets and in shopping malls. Passers-by whip out gun and join in battle between robbers and law enforcement agents. A boss police once suggested they are losing the fight to violent crimes in South Africa.
Statistically a South African is 12 times more likely to be murdered than the average American and his chances of being killed are 50 times greater than if he lived in Western Europe.
You have to do your best to learn tips on how to prevent violent attacks here in South Africa Click Here!.
Watch your back in South Africa, People kill people here. Murder rate is alarming. Criminals kill their victims, people passing kill robbers.
Gang battles erupt on streets and in shopping malls. Passers-by whip out gun and join in battle between robbers and law enforcement agents. A boss police once suggested they are losing the fight to violent crimes in South Africa.
Statistically a South African is 12 times more likely to be murdered than the average American and his chances of being killed are 50 times greater than if he lived in Western Europe.
You have to do your best to learn tips on how to prevent violent attacks here in South Africa Click Here!.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Safety Tips for Pedestrian Users in South Africa.
It is well known facts that road accident is the highest killer in South Africa. Research has shown that 7 out of every 10 drivers in South Africa are driving under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs, a factor blamed to be responsible for the killings pedestrian users, in South Africa.
Illegal Road Crossing:
It is an offence to cross the highways indiscriminately in South Africa. The government put in place some facilities for pedestrian uses but most people do not make use of these facilities, thereby contributing to the roads accidents.
Zebra Crossing:
Before you cross the highways from the zebra line, make sure that the traffic has permitted your crossing, ensure that you are crossing in group. It is not generally safe to use zebra crossing, some times you see motorist killing people on that point, do not assume that motorist will always stop for you, be careful when crossing the highways.
Pedestrian Bridges:
This is the safest way to cross the highways in South Africa. Even if the pedestrian bridge is few meters away from the point you want to cross, ensure that you will use the bridge next time you want to cross the highway,Click Here!.
Illegal Road Crossing:
It is an offence to cross the highways indiscriminately in South Africa. The government put in place some facilities for pedestrian uses but most people do not make use of these facilities, thereby contributing to the roads accidents.
Zebra Crossing:
Before you cross the highways from the zebra line, make sure that the traffic has permitted your crossing, ensure that you are crossing in group. It is not generally safe to use zebra crossing, some times you see motorist killing people on that point, do not assume that motorist will always stop for you, be careful when crossing the highways.
Pedestrian Bridges:
This is the safest way to cross the highways in South Africa. Even if the pedestrian bridge is few meters away from the point you want to cross, ensure that you will use the bridge next time you want to cross the highway,Click Here!.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Safety Tips For 2010 World Cup.
Do not disclose your identity:
As a foreigner do not disclose your identity to unauthorized person, if you do you may land yourself into the hands of robbers .you have to display your identity to law enforcement agent ,only on demand.
Festivals and Crimes:
In South Africa, festivals are often associated with certain crimes such as, violent attacks and lawlessness. Always avoid social gatherings, criminals use such avenue to victimize innocent people in South Africa, and gang conflicts is likely to occur, before you attend any social gathering make sure that the security condition of the place is excellent.
Shopping Malls:
Do your shopping with shopping malls that are well lighted areas, with high traffic. Do not use shopping malls that are remote or located behind buildings. Violent attackers like a spot that has places to hide. Look the area very well for any suspicious person around .Shop during daylight hours, confirm the items you bought in the mall and leave immediately.
Do not display expensive items:
Attackers tend to target people appearing to be affluent, including those driving expensive cars, wearing eye catching jewelry. Do not flash large amount of cash and be careful making high value purchases at night, if you think a stranger is tracking you, just go straight to the nearest police station.
Transportation Centers:
Criminal activity, such as assault, armed robbery and theft are often high in public transportation centers, especially in major cities. Theft of travelers documents and other valuables is most likely to occur at airports, bus terminals, and train stations. Foreigners have been violently attack on commuter and metro trains, especially between Johannesburg and Pretoria. Do not give your hotel address to a stranger. Use only accredited transportation centers.
As a foreigner do not disclose your identity to unauthorized person, if you do you may land yourself into the hands of robbers .you have to display your identity to law enforcement agent ,only on demand.
Festivals and Crimes:
In South Africa, festivals are often associated with certain crimes such as, violent attacks and lawlessness. Always avoid social gatherings, criminals use such avenue to victimize innocent people in South Africa, and gang conflicts is likely to occur, before you attend any social gathering make sure that the security condition of the place is excellent.
Shopping Malls:
Do your shopping with shopping malls that are well lighted areas, with high traffic. Do not use shopping malls that are remote or located behind buildings. Violent attackers like a spot that has places to hide. Look the area very well for any suspicious person around .Shop during daylight hours, confirm the items you bought in the mall and leave immediately.
Do not display expensive items:
Attackers tend to target people appearing to be affluent, including those driving expensive cars, wearing eye catching jewelry. Do not flash large amount of cash and be careful making high value purchases at night, if you think a stranger is tracking you, just go straight to the nearest police station.
Transportation Centers:
Criminal activity, such as assault, armed robbery and theft are often high in public transportation centers, especially in major cities. Theft of travelers documents and other valuables is most likely to occur at airports, bus terminals, and train stations. Foreigners have been violently attack on commuter and metro trains, especially between Johannesburg and Pretoria. Do not give your hotel address to a stranger. Use only accredited transportation centers.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Travel Guide to South Africa
South Africa:
Is in many respects a developed country, much of its people lives in poverty .All major urban areas have modern, hotels and facilities. Food and water are generally safe, and a wide variety of consumer goods and pharmaceuticals are also available. Pretoria is the capital, the seat of parliament is Cape Town, and the constitutional court, South Africa’s is located in Johannesburg.
International Passport:
Your travelers passport must at least have two clean (unstamped)pages when you want to enter South Africa. Otherwise, you run the risk of being turned back to your point of origin at your expense, even when in possession of a valid South African visa. You are advised to carry a photocopy of the photo/bio information page of your passport and keep it in a location separated from your passport. You can check visa requirement with the nearest embassy or consulate of South Africa before traveling.
Yellow fever certificate:
If you are entering to South Africa from countries where yellow fever is endemic you are often required to present your yellow world health organization (WHO) vaccination record or other proof of inoculation or must be prepared to receive inoculation at the airport in other to be permitted entry.
Medical Insurance:
You are advised to consult your insurance company prior to your traveling to confirm if your policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as medical evacuation. When making a decision regarding health insurance, you should consider that many foreign doctors and hospitals require payment on cash prior to providing services and medical evacuation from South Africa may cost about 50.000 dollars (US) .Uninsured traveler who require medical care oversea often face extreme difficulties. When consulting with your insurer prior to your trip, ascertain if payment will be made to the oversea healthcare provider or whether you will be reimbursed later for your expenses incur.
However, many travel agents and private companies offer insurance plans that will cover healthcare expenses incurred oversea.
Thanks for reading,
Onyebuchi
Is in many respects a developed country, much of its people lives in poverty .All major urban areas have modern, hotels and facilities. Food and water are generally safe, and a wide variety of consumer goods and pharmaceuticals are also available. Pretoria is the capital, the seat of parliament is Cape Town, and the constitutional court, South Africa’s is located in Johannesburg.
International Passport:
Your travelers passport must at least have two clean (unstamped)pages when you want to enter South Africa. Otherwise, you run the risk of being turned back to your point of origin at your expense, even when in possession of a valid South African visa. You are advised to carry a photocopy of the photo/bio information page of your passport and keep it in a location separated from your passport. You can check visa requirement with the nearest embassy or consulate of South Africa before traveling.
Yellow fever certificate:
If you are entering to South Africa from countries where yellow fever is endemic you are often required to present your yellow world health organization (WHO) vaccination record or other proof of inoculation or must be prepared to receive inoculation at the airport in other to be permitted entry.
Medical Insurance:
You are advised to consult your insurance company prior to your traveling to confirm if your policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as medical evacuation. When making a decision regarding health insurance, you should consider that many foreign doctors and hospitals require payment on cash prior to providing services and medical evacuation from South Africa may cost about 50.000 dollars (US) .Uninsured traveler who require medical care oversea often face extreme difficulties. When consulting with your insurer prior to your trip, ascertain if payment will be made to the oversea healthcare provider or whether you will be reimbursed later for your expenses incur.
However, many travel agents and private companies offer insurance plans that will cover healthcare expenses incurred oversea.
Thanks for reading,
Onyebuchi
Friday, November 27, 2009
To protect yourself, here are some tips on how to prevent violent attackers from victimizing you.
You will surely agree with me:
You will agree with me that there are millions of articles out there on violent attacks in South Africa, but it is an uphill task to find just one article that seeks to help or gives answers to those who want to come to South Africa for the world cup in June 2010.That’s why this article is one in a million and a must read for you.
Keep your eyes and ears open:
If you think that there is a threat on the way, find other linking roads to your hotel room or rented home. attackers rely on your routine to track you down and then look for a time when you’re most vulnerable to an attack.
Do not accept a ride offered by unknown person:
If you entered into unknown person’s car, you are at their mecy.they could attack you or hold you hostage and you might not have the opportunity to put self-defense.
Always keep your doors looked:
Attackers don’t always snatch their victims off the streets alone, they can sometimes begin the attack in your rented home or hotel room. To prevent an attack keep the doors closed always and make sure there are security cameras around your abode. The more you are secured inside, the more difficult you will be to be attack.
Friends in South Africa:
If you are going to meet a new friend ,make sure that your embassy knows where you are going and whom you are meeting, make sure you already knows the person’s national identity card information or drop such information with the hotel management before you meet this new friend.
Equip yourself:
There are safety gadgets you can carry with you that are very effective for preventing violent attacks. A stun gun and pepper sprays, for example are very effective for stopping an attacker and providing a enough time for you to escape.A stun gun is capable to discharge enough electric shock to the attacker, making him or her helpless so that you can find your way.
Thanks for reading,
Onyebuchi
You will agree with me that there are millions of articles out there on violent attacks in South Africa, but it is an uphill task to find just one article that seeks to help or gives answers to those who want to come to South Africa for the world cup in June 2010.That’s why this article is one in a million and a must read for you.
Keep your eyes and ears open:
If you think that there is a threat on the way, find other linking roads to your hotel room or rented home. attackers rely on your routine to track you down and then look for a time when you’re most vulnerable to an attack.
Do not accept a ride offered by unknown person:
If you entered into unknown person’s car, you are at their mecy.they could attack you or hold you hostage and you might not have the opportunity to put self-defense.
Always keep your doors looked:
Attackers don’t always snatch their victims off the streets alone, they can sometimes begin the attack in your rented home or hotel room. To prevent an attack keep the doors closed always and make sure there are security cameras around your abode. The more you are secured inside, the more difficult you will be to be attack.
Friends in South Africa:
If you are going to meet a new friend ,make sure that your embassy knows where you are going and whom you are meeting, make sure you already knows the person’s national identity card information or drop such information with the hotel management before you meet this new friend.
Equip yourself:
There are safety gadgets you can carry with you that are very effective for preventing violent attacks. A stun gun and pepper sprays, for example are very effective for stopping an attacker and providing a enough time for you to escape.A stun gun is capable to discharge enough electric shock to the attacker, making him or her helpless so that you can find your way.
Thanks for reading,
Onyebuchi
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