Knowledge is power! As regards the contents of this guide, I tried not only to give practical hints to prevent crime; there are literally hundreds of them in this guide, but also to give a broader perspective relating to crime in SA. Therefore subjects such as gun smuggling, the profile of the attacker, self-defense (“When can I shoot?” and “What is self-defense?” and “What if my son gets arrested?”), and the aspects of law related to it are thoroughly discussed. The importance of your attitude runs like a golden thread through this guide: you are responsible for your safety and for the people around you. Therefore much attention has been given to the concept of awareness.
I tried to cover every theme comprehensively to entertain people who have only an interest in specific sections (we are not all farmers) and therefore repetitions are inevitable, for example, home safety in town or on the farm is basically the same, hence the repetition.
Throughout the guide, cross-references are given and links to various web pages, Facebook pages, etc. The Annex also shows many links. In this way, I hope to make you aware of the incredibly wide field of crime and the terrible consequences thereof.
I trust that you will find this guide insightful and that it will enhance your knowledge and prevention of crime in South Africa.