Storms River Bridge, Tsitsikamma, the second-highest bridge in the Eastern Cape. Photos: SAPS SAPS K9 Search and Rescue – unsung heroes
Retrieving a body from dangerous, icy waters.
Bringing the body up a steep cliff.
The Qeberha K9 Search and Rescue Unit and SAPS Divers work closely together on dangerous missions. Photo supplied
The K9 Search and Rescue units are rarely in the limelight compared to their frontline colleagues. Yet they never hesitate to put their lives on the line on a daily basis.The Eastern Cape K9 Search and Rescue Unit comprises seven trained members and five fully trained and skilled canines. The Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) policing area is lucky to have a particularly experienced and skilful member, Warrant Officer Ettienne Gerber. He and his dog, Misty, display true altruism every day. Their tasks mainly entail the search for missing persons (dead or alive), retrieval of bodies from shallow graves, drownings and suicide victims. Misty is also used
The role and functions of police officers is multi-faceted and each department/unit within the SAPS has its own unique operational demands. Regrettably, some police units including our K9 colleagues are the unsung heroes in many facets. The duties of the SAPS K9 Search and Rescue unit are both proactive and reactive.
Hats off to our SAPS K9 Search and Rescue units who very rarely share the limelight of their success stories as compared to their frontline colleagues. Today, we acknowledge the many unsung heroes and heroines in blue who never hesitate to put their lives on the line on a daily basis. The Eastern Cape K9 Search and Rescue Unit comprises a total of 7 trained members and 5 fully trained and skilled canines. The Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) policing area has one very experienced and skillful member with his dog, Misty. This duo displays true altruism every day as their tasks mainly entail the search for missing persons (dead or alive), retrieval of bodies from shallow graves
Leading the way in safe pre-fabricated on-site accommodation
May 10, 2021
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KWIKSPACE has been in the on-site accommodation business for almost 50 years and claims industry leadership in providing ‘Kwik’, high quality accommodation solutions. Prefabricated units are also manufactured for use as offices, mobile homes, dormitories, classrooms, clinics, kitchens, storage rooms/lockers, ablution facilities or temporary structures for shows and events.
Kwikspace buildings have a minimum rated lifespan of 20 years. Not only does Kwikspace use a thicker steel grade than the industry norm; its units are also insulated with polyurethane foam instead of the standard expanded polystyrene (EPS). This provides superior strength and thermal properties. Kwikspace panels are also covered with up to 0.47mm Aluzinc painted steel, providing improved corrosion resistance as well as increased durability and longevity.
Never Surrender? 6 Key Spots Where You Don’t Really Have to Fold
7 Min read
I recently wrote an article about resisting the seductive desire to call in certain situations. This should be considered a companion piece. It’s about resisting the seductive desire to fold.
In poker you may have to know when to hold ’em, but don’t necessarily be so quick to fold ’em. (Image: Getty)
Players starting out in poker generally err on the side of calling too frequently and folding too seldom. They came to play and folding seems anathema to having a good time. So, they call – often to their stack’s destruction.
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I’ll be celebrating my 38th wedding anniversary in August of this year. For 30 of those years, I’ve been a serious poker player, playing thousands of hours of poker in games all over the world. I’ve often been asked how I’ve balanced a rich and rewarding poker life with the rigors of a steady and serious relationship.
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I’ve found certain governing principles have helped me maintain a balance between my poker playing and my home life. It hasn’t always been easy to follow these rules, but I’ve found them to be essential in balancing poker with the rest of my life. I share them with you here.