With a week of heavy shed loading ahead, we thought we would share with you a few simple tips to keep safe when those lights go out. * Keep an eye on the proposed load shedding times so that you and your family…
Knowing your neighbours comes with a wide range of benefits, from enhanced safety to a greater community identity. Yet in our busy lives, it can be hard to find the time to connect with our local community. OurHood aims to change this, by…
International Volunteers Day is a unique chance for volunteers and organisations to celebrate their efforts, share their values, and promote their work. With our busy lives, the idea of finding the time to volunteer may seem like an impossible task. However, volunteering is an…
Our mission at OurHood is to create safer, better and more connected neighbourhoods, and we believe that community partners are important role players in making this vision a reality. The OurHood Partner Portal is a free, private and secure communication tool which allows…
Crime is an ongoing problem in South Africa, and the bad news is that crime levels tend to increase markedly over the festive season. Greater community involvement is one of the best ways to prevent crime and increase safety in a neighbourhood, and…
DID YOU KNOW… whilst up to 70 percent of the world is covered by water, less than 1 percent is fresh water accessible to humans? * Whilst we have come a long way since ‘Day Zero’ in Cape Town, water levels are still…
OurHood is a private online platform where you can connect with your neighbours and community and share information on crime and safety, recommendations and tradesmen referrals, lost pets, local services and general news. Our mission is to create safer communities across South Africa,…
November is here and what better way to start with the rugby World Cup finals? (Come on Boks!) But rugby aside you will find plenty going on this month. To give you some ideas, we have created a list of just a few…
Halloween is just around the corner and that means it is time to get planning! Whilst Halloween in South Africa is not quite the grand celebration it is in America and the UK, it is becoming more and more popular every year as…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join in the cause to help women in need today. Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in South Africa, with 1 in 27 at risk of being diagnosed with it at some…