May this message help our friends who suffer from road rage!! Road Rage not only is a threat for road safety, but also increases the risk of heart-attack!!

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The South African National Taxi Council on Monday said it fears renewed tensions between rival groups in the South Peninsula could spread.
Three taxi drivers who were involved in a stand off with illegal operators appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
They were arrested last week following a flare up of taxi violence over [...]

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An Australian backpacker in South Africa for the soccer World Cup passed out drunk in the driveway of a Johannesburg politician under the impression he was in Cape Town.
Woken after a bitterly cold night on the streets of South Africa’s commercial capital, 26-year-old Jerry Goding was given a cup of coffee, a hot shower and [...]

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There has been, and will still be much debate about the blowing of the Vuvuzela!! For many this will be an important ingredient to building atmosphere at World Cup Fooball Stadiums, whilst for others this might be the source of much agitation. Fifa President Sepp Blatter said they are as characteristic of South African football [...]

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An Australian journalist and former World Solo 24 Hour mountain bike champion has died while taking part in the Absa Cape Epic stage race.
According to the BikeRadar website, James Williamson, 26, editor of Enduro magazine and winner of the World Solo 24 hour mountain bike Championships in Canmore, Canada in 2008, was taken to hospital [...]

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Much focus is placed on the dangers of drunk driving! We spent much time and effort in creating awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence, telling people about how much is too much and warning them about the dangers of drunk driving!
The liquor companies have joined these efforts with well know campaigns from [...]

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I have come across an important news story that appeared on Health24, focusing on the myth that coffee will sober you up! We would like to share this important story and the research findings with our road users going on vacation: 
“Downing a cup or two of coffee after a few belts of liquor won’t sober [...]

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As we enter the festive season we would like to bring to the attention of all road users the need for clear vision! South Africans will spend much time on the road before having some well deserved rest with family and friends! It is important that we do not neglect our eyes with unnecessary exposure to the [...]

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We would like to share on the Road Safety Blog the Arrive Alive website message on World Aids Day:
HIV/ Aids a significant threat to Road Safety
Are you one of those who feel safe from the threat of HIV / Aids? Do you believe that your own responsible sexual behaviour protects you from the disease and [...]

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View this elderly lady taking revenge on a younger man blowing the horn as she prepares to cross an intersection at a zebra crossing!! This will make you thing twice when disrespecting the elderly…experience is PRICELESS!!
Also view:

Pedestrian safety and Avoiding Pedestrians

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