Marié Combrink

Consent for Covid 19 vaccination in Children

01 December 2021,  Marié Combrink

Definitely a very hot topic and please note this is open to interpretation and each person’s own opinion.  

Does POPI mean the end of Telemarketing?

04 October 2021,  Marié Combrink

A lot of us couldn’t wait for the POPI act to finally come into operation as we thought it was the end of endless telemarketing phone calls. 

Quick list of guidelines when to hand over an account for Debt collection.

02 August 2021,  Marié Combrink

First you have to make sure that the firm or persons that will attend to the collection of your single collection matter or regular monthly handovers will attend to it in a manner acceptable to yourself and which is results driven for not only them but for you as a client.

We rise by lifting others

12 July 2021,  Marié Combrink

This phrase has been a part of my life since a very young age.  This is one of the very precious life lessons I was taught by my parents.

Sometimes I also catch myself asking myself why….. why do I still believe in this and why do I teach it to my daughter.  We try to live it every day in our personal lives and at work and I am proud to say that people I surrounded myself, especially our team at NVR live this every day.  I see it and experience it.

I say proud because we live in a world of me, myself and I. 

People only doing things because it will benefit them in some way or another and mostly people do good to others hoping that their good deeds “payoff”.  Either they hope it will result in money coming into their life one way or another or some-one will owe them.

This should not be the reason why we live to uplift others, but it can be a result. It can give our life meaning and purpose or that is what I experience.  This is where my real joy comes from.  It is a feeling that you have to experience yourself and in more instances than I can count I must admit the support or positive comments came just at the right time in my life. 

Remember you do not have to  have a title as a “leader” to uplift others or only because you have a responsibility.  You can act as a leader by uplifting others in all and any relationships you have by always trying to inspire people, helping them believe in themselves and  to become the best version of themselves by experiencing love, kindness and service to others.

Service to others immediately gives you value and an answer to the question…. Why do I get up in the morning?

I hope and trust that even in these times where we are “limited” with being able to have contact in with each other we will still find ways, doesn’t matter how small to uplift each other and if this is part of your DNA that you will be blessed in abundance with a positive mindset and that it will support you to be more wealthy if all areas of you life. 

Online safety challenges parents need to know about

14 June 2021,  Marié Combrink

It happens more regularly that we are receiving an e-mail or message and have concerns whether it is a scam or not.

More so with virtual schooling and social distancing guidelines in place as this causes even our children to spend more of their time online and often unsupervised.  And I am talking to myself here as I experience having to trust my child with being online, as I am physically not always able to be around due to work and more and more schoolwork being online.

Online dangers appear in most of the innocent - or so we think - or it seems places like games aimed at kids.  I heard a colleague explaining her experience with a game her child played online and it made me realize that we have to check and double check more than we think.

So because I am not so clued up on these things I, although I try to be for safety of my child and of course even at our workplace, I found these tips while browsing and hope it can help some of the parents who are also trying to keep up to date and prevent scams through our online devices.

Gaming

Apparently nearly every game comes with some kind of online function, whether it be game chat or micro transactions for in game currencies.  If gaming is part of your household note the following:

• Only let your kids set up private chats with trusted friends.
• Talk to your kids about what to expect and set clear limits and rules like only keeping chats

  Relevant to the game, no personal information given out.

• Make sure you know how to set restrictions in the app store preventing kids to download specific games and in- game purchases.

• Cyberbullying

• Teach them to respect and follow age requirement rules
• Use parental approval settings for groups and networks
• Friend and or follow your child to monitor their posts
• Openly discuss what is acceptable and respectful to post or view
• Teach your child to stop if they notice anything strange, think and never share personal information

   

   

  Safety plan

  I really got some good tips here:

• Change the default passwords on new toys and gadgets
• Disable photo tagging
• Change passwords on you Wi-Fi routers and establish control of access times and website category blocking
• Set up non-administrative accounts on devices so you can access them
• Make sure every one in the household knows only to connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks.

We have an agreement so to say regarding online devices as I have noticed that some 2 year olds already realize how to work with cell phones and other devices.  The sooner we talk to our kids openly and educate not only them but ourselves, the better.  I know nothing is bullet proof but we can surely try to assist and educate each.

Be safe…..

Reminders to focus on safety and surroundings.

07 May 2021,  Marié Combrink

We are all so focused on health that we sometimes forget or do not focus on our surroundings for theft threats.

After a recent article I read I realized we can all do with a few reminders regarding our surroundings and to even make our children aware as it seems that the predators noticed that we do not properly access our surroundings and misuse the situation, which now results to an increase in theft on the streets of unaware people.  The information was confirmed by the local police so please take note and be aware and careful.  Especially when walking in the local shopping centers or exiting or entering your vehicle.

Some positive and productive advice were the following:

1. ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings and be on the lookout for suspicious actions of other people.  Attempt not to walk by yourself and rather choose to walk in areas used regularly.
2. If you walk in the mall, make sure to know where your belongs are, close all hand bangs and rather do not walk while talking on your phone, as there were some instances where cell phones were stolen while the person was talking or texting and was not focusing on the surroundings.
3. If there is some-one or something that is attempting to distract you or asking random questions rather avoid the situation and keep walking.
4. When you make a purchase be careful of not "showing" that you have cash with you especially when you have a large amount of cash with you.
5. Be aware of where you park your vehicle and what is in the parking next to your vehicle.