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Women\u2019s Lifestyle Expo brings you the top 5 self-preservation rules every woman should know<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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Mark Grobbelaar founder of Women INpowerment (WIP) and Miss South Africa\/Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel Peters Photo: Images: Supplied by Women INpowerment (WIP)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A young girl has a far greater chance of being raped in South Africa, than learning to read. This horrific statistic brings home the reality of the country\u2019s violent crime, specifically against females, and it\u2019s time for every woman to act. This is why Mark Grobbelaar, founder of Women INpowerment (WIP) will be on hand to get you \u2018boxing smart\u2019 at this year\u2019s Women\u2019s Lifestyle Expo \u2013 brought to you by FMI – taking place at Montecasino Piazza on 29 and 30 September.<\/p>\n

After the rape and attempted murder of Alison Botha in 1994, her close friend, Mark Grobbelaar, was driven to make a difference\u2026and so he developed WIP: \u201cSouth Africa is the rape capital of the world with one woman raped every 20 seconds. Women need to get INpowered so that they don\u2019t become yet another victim,\u201d said Mark Grobbelaar. \u201cWIP is an extremely simple yet remarkably effective self-INpowerment system that has been designed specifically for women.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mark has outlined his top 5 rules for self-INpowerment:<\/p>\n

1. Be prepared<\/p>\n

Every woman I\u2019ve ever spoken to, when asked the question, \u2018What would you do if you thought you were going to get raped or murdered?\u2019 has either said: \u2018I don\u2019t know\u2019, or \u2018I think\u2026\u2019. As a woman, you need to learn to immobilise a man even twice your size before finding yourself in that situation. Be prepared.<\/p>\n

2. Never underestimate anyone<\/p>\n

Just because a man \u2013 or woman \u2013 might seem physically less dominant than yourself, it\u2019s important not to assume you will have the upper hand. We also often feel a social responsibility to take a more lenient approach with strangers, rather than risk a socially awkward situation. If you don\u2019t feel comfortable, get out of that situation.<\/p>\n

3. Trust your instincts<\/p>\n

Everyone has \u2018the gift of fear\u2019 and women tend to have quite an acute sixth sense for danger. Although you can\u2019t live your life completely paranoid, you can err on the side of caution. If a situation or individual gives you an uneasy feeling, take yourself out of that situation or get some distance.<\/p>\n

4. Never go to a second location<\/p>\n

Things always get worse at the second place \u2013 always. People often use weapons to get what they want \u2013 be that your car, phone or any other valuables. At the first place, chances of survival are 95%, and they drop dramatically to less than 35% at the second place.<\/p>\n

5. Know you have a choice<\/p>\n

Society dictates that as a woman, there are certain things you can\u2019t do. But as a father of a soon-to- be-teenage daughter, I believe that\u2019s a load of rubbish. I want my daughter to grow up with a strong self-esteem, knowing that she can overcome anything. WIP will give you belief that you have a choice in any life-threatening situation. Just recently, our very own Miss South Africa\/Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel Peters punched a potential hijacker in the throat, and managed to get away safely, after learning the simple technique in WIP.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the Women\u2019s Lifestyle Expo I will be doing an introductory talk and short workshops on Women INpowerment, unpacking the rules and what you can and can\u2019t do!\u201d explained Mark.<\/p>\n

Helen Johns, co-founder of Women\u2019s Lifestyle Expo, said the WIP programme resonated with the underlying essence of the event: \u201cThis is a space for enlightenment, for connecting, for relaxation and, overall, for female empowerment. WIP is about empowering women, not by giving them something new, but by making them realise the power was always within them. Women are not about just talk, we are about action and impact and this comes through in the WIP programme.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to learning some life-saving skills, the Women\u2019s Lifestyle Expo promises a multisensory experience for women across the generations. You can expect:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Informative talks on health, wealth and lifestyle by industry experts
\u2022 On-trend fashion styles, accessories and cosmetics
\u2022 Pamper sessions and beauty treatments
\u2022 Delicious dining at the food emporium
\u2022 Networking opportunities with South Africa\u2019s leading influencers<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Lifestyle Expo details:
When: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September.
Times: Saturday, 29 September 10am to 8pm.
Sunday, 30 September 10am to 6pm.
Venue: Montecasino Piazza
Tickets: R180 per person per day for a general entry ticket.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss your chance to experience the ultimate Women\u2019s Lifestyle Expo. Tickets are available at www.itickets.co.za.<\/p>\n

For more information about the #WLE2018, visit:
Website: www.womenslifestyleexpo.co.za
Facebook: Womens Lifestyle Expo SA
Twitter: @Womens_Expo_SA
Instagram: @womens_lifestyle_expo<\/p>\n

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