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During the December holiday season during December 2023, there were 10 180 people died on the roads. South Africa is known to have some of the most dangerous roads in the world.

With many of us trying to get the most out of our last long weekend before the end-of-year crunch, there will be much travelling over the Heritage Day long weekend to festivities, far-away homes and even a resort or two.

Learn how to safely support a GBV survivor this festive season with emotional first aid, safety planning, key resources, and Solace Trauma Assist to protect your own well-being.

We help you spot the red flags that could signal a possible mental health condition.

This edition equips you with practical tools to stay healthy in the heat, manage neighbourhood noise, protect your mental wellbeing, and confidently support GBV survivors throughout the busy December period.

South Africa's roads are considered some of the most dangerous in the world, with hit-and-run accidents tragically claiming lives and leaving others devastated every year.

In this article, we give a brief overview of the latest crime stats, give guidance on reporting a crime, and obtaining a protection order. We also provide you with information on our services to assist you in dealing with emotional trauma and seeking medical advice and emergency medical response.

In our latest edition of Solace&You, We want you to know that Solace is with you this December with Trauma Assist.

For any parent, school safety must simply be a guarantee.

While the festive season often becomes the reason to party and have a drink or two, there is a darker side to indulging in alcohol and other dangerous substances. Brain damage, strokes, bleeding in the throat, a loss of breath, heart disease, liver failure, stomach and intestinal cancer and ulcers, impotence and infertility, osteoporosis…and death. These are some of the terrifying effects that alcohol and drugs can have on your body.

Your feelings are entirely normal for such an uncertain and unsettling situatio

As the COVID-19 pandemic ran rampant in our society, a second pandemic of domestic violence filled the homes of innocent women. Learn more about gender-based violence cases during lockdown in South Africa and the proactive steps you can take to ensure your and your loved one’s safety.

Here are some signs to look out for to determine if you need help.

Knowledge can mean the difference between life and death. One needs to be able to ask for help, from the qualified professionals who can give us this advice, safely.

As South Africa faces times of distress and uncertainty, it is essential to provide safety for yourself, and your loved ones, including children. It is important that we stick together as one nation and restore calm to our beautiful country. We provide tips below to help you and your family cope through these challenging times.

The New Year has brought about the chance for all of us to approach new opportunities and experiences in a revitalised and optimistic way.

If you’ve recently, or are planning to place your child in a creche or day-care facility, you may have heard of ‘Creche Syndrome’. The colder Winter months which are now taking a firm grip can play havoc with your child’s health.

Welcome to the final edition of Legal&You for the year Thank you for your support over the last year. As we approach the festive season, we have had time to reflect on our mission to be your companion. That means that with Legal&Tax you are not alone. We are here for you through every step of your life.