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13 December 2019
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Story Valentino Ndaba
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Safety comes first, fun festive second.
Safety never takes a holiday. The University of the Free State’s Department of Protection Services wishes the Kovsie community happy and safe holidays.
Heed these tips when travelling, away on holiday or in the street.
- Be aware of your surroundings and any suspicious-looking persons or behaviour (especially in queues);
- Report any suspicious behaviour or activity to the central security on-site or the South African Police Services;
- Be alert when leaving shopping centres. Should you suspect that you are being followed, drive to the nearest police station;
- Jamming devices are frequently used by criminals, so ensure that your vehicle is locked by physically checking it before leaving;
- All valuables must be safely stowed away in the boot or under the seats in order to avoid smash and grab incidents;
- Do not leave your handbags or valuables unattended while shopping; and
- Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s licence with you.Happy holidays! Enter 2020 safe and secure!
Happy holidays! Enter 2020 safe and secure!
Tips during power interruptions
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- Be aware of times when power interruptions can occur.
- Switch off lights, computers and air conditioning when leaving offices before a power interruption takes place.
- Avoid lifts during power interruptions.
- After sunset: Stay on the pedestrian walkways and move away from classes in groups where possible.
- Regularly test doors with magnetic locks to determine whether backup batteries are in order.
- Card reader systems at residences will not work during power interruptions. Residence committees must make alternative access arrangements.
- Please be aware that booms open automatically during power interruptions.
- Telephone systems will be operative at al times.
- Power points should be regarded as live at all times.
- In case of emergency, phone the emergency number of Protection Services: 051 401 2911.