Did you know research shows women are less likely to receive bystander CPR than men? The CPR technique does not differ between men and women. Hands are placed in the centre of the chest, and compressions are delivered firmly and rhythmically. What differs is often hesitation.

When an emergency happens, the hardest part is often the waiting. With South Africa’s EMS system under growing pressure, knowing basic first aid can make a real difference in those moments between an emergency and professional care. Sometimes, knowing what to do is the most powerful form of care.

For long-distance drivers and road professionals in South Africa, first aid knowledge can be the difference between life and death. Discover why basic training is vital for safety, compliance, and confidence on the road, with support from the South African First Aid League.

Finally, winter is here, and the election is over, and we have a course that will hopefully warm everyone's heart.

The SA Emergency Relief Agency wishes everyone a joyful Workers' Day and shares its history and significance through the poignant words of the Bee Gees' "First of May."

The SA First Aid League wishes everyone a peaceful Easter. May your hope in the resurrection give you great joy. May you and your family spend a lovely weekend together.

At least we've survived JannieWorry month. This year, like last year, seems to have wings and fly. 2024's big story in South Africa is certainly the election, occupying our media and minds.

2023 will surely be remembered for the world cup we won. How wonderful it was - the excitement, the nerves, the coming together and finally winning the final. We will carry that with us for a long time.

It was evening, and it was morning – according to the story of creation. The seasons also feel a bit like that. One day it is still hot summer.

It was evening, and it was morning – according to the story of creation. The seasons also feel a bit like that. One day it is still hot summer.