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Top tips to fire up your gas heater to keep the cold at bay
With the South African Weather Service (SAWS) warning about sub-polar weather conditions affecting most parts of the country this week, many families will turn to gas heaters to keep warm. ASP Fire...
Fire risk in downtown areas is a hot topic
A spate of apartment-building fires in the downtown Johannesburg central business district has highlighted the need for the rational design of performance-based fire-safety systems for residential...
How to keep warm and safe this winter
With winter fast approaching and people already beginning to unpack their electric heaters and blankets, what are the fire-risk implications that people need to be aware of? ASP Fire CEO Michael...
Fire prevention company’s offering in demand
Fire risk management company ASP Fire has had a productive first quarter, with numerous projects being completed or nearing completion last month. These projects include implementing or upgrading...
Genset failure can cost companies dearly during load shedding
A back-up power supply such as gensets is critical to reduce overall electricity demand during load-shedding. However, it is vital that such important equipment is maintained properly and serviced...
Cold weather spikes home fires
Public benefit organisation Household Energy Safety Association of South Africa reports that emergency personnel have had to respond to fires at homes and in informal settlements across South...
Beware that cold snap does not result in your home going up in flames
Emergency personnel have had to respond to fires at homes and in informal settlements across South Africa as the current cold snap continues, reports the Household Energy Safety Association of...
Working from home, but did you switch off the lights at the office?
If your office building is in lockdown because your staff are working remotely from home, did you remember to turn off the lights? ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk advises office and building...
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South African central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned that US protectionist policies may derail future interest-rate cuts by central banks if they turn out to be inflationary, though there...
Steel cuts threaten South Africa’s $257bn building drive
Billionaire-backed ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA's) plans to shut down a century-old steel mill in South Africa are holding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s dream of fostering a $257-billion...