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In this issue: Volume 3 Number 5

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The kibbutz option?

SA PREPPER
Could the kibbutz option be an alternative option for like-minded
South Africans who want to work together to be self-reliant and
independent?
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Pemmican was used by early American pioneers and native Indians.
SA PREPPER
PO Box 436 Nutritious, tasty, full of energy and nutrients this was and is the
Villiersdorp, 6848
South Africa ideal survival food. In this article we show you how to make
Tel. 028 840 0011 pemmican.
Email: cscheney@telkomsa.net
Office address: 11a Caledon
Street, Villiersdorp.
Make your own dried fruit
Dried fruit is great food for back packers, preppers and for all
survival situations but have you noticed how expensive dried fruits
EDITOR, DESIGN have become? Why not make your own?
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Cleve. Cheney
Email: cscheney@telkomsa.net
Office address: 11a Caledon Street,
Diabetes – curse of the modern lifestyle
Villiersdorp.
Diabetes has become a major worldwide problem and is caused
largely by our modern lifestyle. What is diabetes, how can it be
prevented and how do you live with it? What are its implications
for preppers?
Bandages and “CATS” for serious bleeding

This article looks at some of the current bandages and devices used
for controlling serious bleeding and why you, as a prepper should
have them.
An affordable intruder deterrent

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Security systems can be expensive and sometimes one is forced to

look at alternatives in an effort to “defend” your home.
Teach them young teach them right

One of the greatest gifts we can give to our children and
grandchildren are survival skills and a love of nature. Teach them
early, teach them right.
Food storage Part 2

Storing food for emergencies is one of a prepper’s priorities. Storing
it right to ensure it keeps for a long time is just as important. This
article gives some advice on methods for long term storage of
staples.

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Greetings prepper
On the home front things seem to be going from bad to worse. Our “never present”
president is more abroad than he is at home sorting out the mess that he and his party
have created. Student protests are now spilling over from campuses around the
country into the streets of our cities.
Their demands for free tertiary education are totally unrealistic and they know it. They
are pushing the issue with another agenda in mind and that is anarchy. They and
government demanding that “business” must pay for university educations will only
serve to discourage investment in the country. There is NO WAY our country –
especially in its present condition could ever afford free tertiary education. This
situation could get a lot worse before (if) it gets any better.
The drought continues putting more pressure on food security issues, the economy
and unemployment continue to deteriorate, food prices and crime continue to
rise….ho hum what new!
On the international front there have been some major developments which are
pushing the world to the brink of World War III. What is astounding is that these
events have not even been reported in the mainstream media. In the last Presidential

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debate between Hilliary Clinton and Donald Trump. Mrs. Clinton spoke the truth (for
a change!) when she admitted that the mainstream media was losing the “information
war” against alternative media sources. This is what SA Prepper has been saying for a
long time. Do not rely on mainstream media for your information – it is there to
spread propaganda and misinformation. We now have many alternative media sources
that provide more up to the minute and more reliable information.
The major recent events that went unreported in the mainstream media but could
impact every person on this planet were that Russia recently carried out emergency
evacuation drills between 3 – 7th October 2016 when 40 million of their citizens were
evacuated to underground bunkers! This involved the participation of 200 thousand
trained professionals and 50 thousand units. Why would they be doing this? Can you
just imagine the expense and logistics involved!
http://allnewspipeline.com/WW3_Russians_Drill_Moving_40_Million_To_Bunkers.ph
p
http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/2082976-MOE-will-conduct-training-for-
civil-defense-with-the-participation-of-40-million-peop
https://www.gazeta.ru/army/news/9174473.shtml
The other significant event was that Russia has suspended an agreement with the USA
on the disposal of Russian plutonium removed from old nuclear warheads. Again we
must ask the question as to why Putin would suspend this agreement?
https://www.rt.com/news/361411-russia-suspend-plutonium-deal/
These are but just two highly significant happenings in the world about which most
people know nothing about. There are many more. If a nuclear war began between
Russia and the USA, China, North Korea and others would soon be drawn in. Tensions
between two other nuclear powers India and Pakistan are also at an all-time high.
The world is a powder keg waiting to explode and if you have never starting preparing
take note – time is running out!

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P erhaps the time has come, in the interests of survival, for white South
Africans to consider the kibbutz option. We are threatened, being marginalized
and are under siege.
But what is a “kibbutz”? A “kibbutz” is the Hebrew word for a “communal settlement”
The kibbutz movement was started by Jews in Israel in about 1908 – fourty years
before the declaration of Israel as a state in 1948. In 1920 there were 12 “kibbutzim”
(plural for kibbutz) with a total of 805 members. By the year 2000 the number of
kibbutzim had increased to 268 in the small country of Israel and comprised some
117 300 members. The number of people in a kibbutz range from 40 to more than 1000
with the average being 300-400 adults excluding children. With children the average
kibbutz population size is 500-600. Israel was and is surrounded by enemies –
externally and internally within the land itself and were it not for the kibbutzim it is
questionable whether Israel as a nation would have survived. It did and still works for
them and it could work for white South Africans who have the right attitude
A kibbutz is comprised of a group of people who live on a farm where their society is
dedicated to mutual aid and social justice; a socioeconomic system based on the
principle of joint ownership of property, equality and cooperation of production,
consumption and education; the fulfillment of the idea “from each according to his
ability, to each according to his needs”; a home for those who have chosen it. It is a
small, self-sustaining, independent community that provides for all the needs of its

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own members – social, religious, economic, health, education and defence. All are
cared for and looked after – adults, children and the elderly.
An Israeli kibbutz in the Golan showing the layout of the kibbutz
Another kibbutz showing the village, lands, workshops etc.
Let’s have a look at a kibbutz model and how it functions.
A group of people combine their resources and acquire (or lease) a property (farm)
large enough to sustain the members in terms of agricultural potential and yield. The

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property is fenced and secured and developed to produce food to provide for the
community and to market excess.
GENERAL ORGANISATION
Most kibbutzim are laid out according to a similar plan. The residential area
encompasses carefully-tended members' homes and gardens, playgrounds for every
age group, and communal facilities such as a community hall, dining hall, auditorium,
library, swimming pool, sports grounds, school, medical clinic, workshops, laundry,
old persons care centre, day care centres for young children, small shops and the like.
Adjacent to the living quarters are sheds for dairy cattle and modern chicken coops, as
well as one or more industrial plants. Agricultural fields, orchards and fish ponds are
located around the perimeter, a short tractor ride from the center. To get from place
to place within the kibbutz, people either walk or ride bicycles, while electric carts are
provided for the disabled and elderly.
The kibbutz functions as a direct democracy. The general assembly of all its members
formulates policy, elects officers, authorizes the kibbutz budget and approves new
members. It serves not only as a decision making body but also as a forum where its
members may express their opinions and views. Day to day affairs are handled by
elected committees, which deal with areas such as housing, finance, production
planning, security, health, and culture. The chairpersons of some of these committees,
together with the secretary (who holds the top position in the kibbutz) form the
kibbutz executive. The positions of secretary, treasurer and work coordinator are, as a
rule, full-time, while other members serve on committees in addition to their regular
jobs
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION
Kibbutz farms farm with crops, fruit trees, and livestock (cattle, sheep, poultry, fish),
and use modern techniques including aquaponics and organic methods to produce
and raise enough to meet the needs of the kibbutz community with surplus being sold
to augment the income of the kibbutz budget. This provides food security for the
community.
When kibbutzim first started the people working the lands using their bare hands,
hand tools and horses to till and work the land. Now they have become far more
mechanized and produce enough vegetables, fruit and meat to export all over the
world. Their success has been based on a combination of hard work and the
development of advanced farming methods.

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In the early days kibbutz members put in hard manual labour – now they have become
highly mechanized.

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SMALL INDUSTRY
Whilst the main thrust of kibbutz activities revolves around agriculture virtually all
kibbutzim have expanded their activities to include small industries and
manufacturing. A wide range of products are manufactured from fashion clothing to
irrigation systems and processed foods. They also sell services such as computer data
compilation and analysis and marketing products. In many areas neighbouring
kibbutzim have pooled their resources to establish regional enterprises. The
contribution of kibbutzim to the country’s gross production (33% of agricultural
produce) and industry (6.3% of manufactured goods is far greater than their share of
the population which comprises 2.5% showing how productive these communal
settlements are.
WORK ETHIC AND DIVISION OF LABOUR
The work ethic of these communities is what sets them apart. Work is a value in and
of itself, the concept of the dignity of labor elevating the most menial job, with no
special status, material or otherwise, attached to any task.
The kibbutz population is divided into work sectors.
% of the kibbutz
Sector
population involved
Agriculture (crops and livestock farming) 24
Industry and manufacturing 24
Commerce & Finance 11
Transportation & Communication 5
Building & Utilities 1
Public & Community Services 18
Personal Services 17
Members are assigned to positions for varying length of time, while routine duties
such as kitchen and dining hall duty are performed on a rotation basis. An economic
coordinator is responsible for organizing the work of the different branches and for
implementing production and investment plans.
There is no unemployment on a kibbutz. Even the elderly and young children are
given work which, based on their age, health and ability they are able to do and so
contribute to the community. Old people never feel neglected or useless.
Women are equal participants in the labor force, with jobs in all parts of the kibbutz
open to them. However, in contrast to kibbutz women two generations ago who

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sought to prove their worth by doing “men's work,“ the majority today are reluctant to
become involved in agriculture and industry, preferring jobs in education, health and
other services
Although management positions are increasingly professionalized, the kibbutzim have

adopted various methods of administration and organization to adapt their economic
structure to the needs of the times without losing a sense of mutual responsibility and
equality of work.
HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE
Each kibbutz is relatively independent when it comes to health care with resident
doctor and medical staff. There is a clinic which provides basic health care and which
can deal with medical emergencies. A kibbutz could have a small hospital and other
specialists such as a dentist, physiotherapists, occupational therapists etc. could make
up part of the resident community.
EDUCATION
Pre-primary and primary school education is provided for on the kibbutz and
secondary school education can also be provided. The quality of education can be well
maintained ensuring that children get a good education.
FAMILY LIFE AND RAISING CHILDREN
Children are well cared for and are raised in a safe environment. Children grow up
knowing the value and importance of work and that everyone must do their share.
From kindergarten, the educational system emphasizes cooperation in daily life and,
from the early school grades, youngsters are assigned duties and take decisions with
regard to their peer group. Young children perform regular age-appropriate tasks,
older children assume certain jobs in the kibbutz and, at high school level, they devote
one full day each week to work in a branch of the kibbutz economy.
Base on the voluntary participation of its members, the kibbutz is a communal society
which assumes responsibility for its members' needs throughout their lives. It is a
society that strives to allow individuals to develop to their fullest potential, while
demanding responsibility and commitment from each person to contribute to the
welfare of the community. The feelings of security and satisfaction engendered by
belonging to a small, closed community are among the advantages of kibbutz living.
Kibbutzim have become very family centered communities. Today in the context of a
normal society of grandparents, mothers and fathers, aunts and uncles, sons and
daughters, the kibbutz still offers a level of cooperation which provides a social
framework and personal economic security.

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CARE OF THE AGED
Old people still able can participate in kibbutz activities but those who are too old or
perhaps sick or infirm are well cared for.
SECURITY AND SELF DEFENCE
One of the strong points of the kibbutz

system is that they provide their own
security and can defend themselves in
times of emergency. All members (males
and female) are trained to shoot as well as
in self defence, first aid and basic military
tactics and skills. The kibbutz also has a
structured defence plan and defence
infrastructure including secure perimeters,
watch towers, fortifications, trenches and
underground shelters. Perimeters are
patrolled and access into the kibbutz
strictly controlled by the kibbutz’s own
security personnel. Members participate in
standing guard and watches when
necessary. During a time of emergency or
attack all able bodied kibbutz members
will help defend the kibbutz. Children and
the aged are placed in secure locations,
provided and well cared for.

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Crime and anarchy are spiraling out of control in South Africa. We cannot rely on the
police or the army to protect us. Proof of this are the escalating violent crime statistics
which for 2016 read like something out of a horror story.
 Murders: 18 673 (51 a day)

 Attempted murder: 18 127
 Assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm: 182 933
 Common assault 164 958 cases
 Robbery with aggravating circumstances 132 527
 Carjackings/hijackings 14 602 (40 per day)
The national government education system is one of the worst in the world.
National health care is poor.
Food security and the economy are on a downward slope.
Kibbutzim for white South Africans may have merit. The idea that these enclaves will
be for whites only may get some liberals, progressives and “politically correct”
individual’s knickers in a knot. If it sounds like “apartheid” you are wrong. It is not
about apartheid it is about survival (see page 55). As the Israelis had to resort to
extraordinary measures to ensure their survival so will the whites of this country be
forced to consider options to the present status quo. The kibbutz option is one. It
must also be mentioned that that are many black settlements / communities where
there are virtually no whites – Gugulethu, Soweto, Atteridgeville, Kayalitsha, etc. etc.
So whites should also have the right to have white enclaves.
The kibbutz option is one we may have to seriously consider if we want to survive.

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T he sun supplies us with free

energy. It makes good sense
to tap into this free energy
source.
One way of doing this is to make a
solar dryer which can be used to
make biltong, and to dry fruit, nuts
and vegetables.
The basic plan is shown in the

diagram below. You can decide on
the size and measurements to suit
your own circumstances.
Biltong, nuts,
dried fruit and
vegetables are
good for long
term food
storage, and a
good supply of
nutritious food.
These foods have also become prohibitively expensive. If you have fruit and nut trees
and grow your own vegetables it is a great way of utilizing your surplus produce. This
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can be sold to supplement your income. In time of food shortages your supply can be
used for your own needs and could also be bartered or sold for other food items or
necessities.
The solar dryer like the one I made shown below was made mainly from shutter board.
Plywood would also be ideal. Pictures 1 -3 show the basic construction. Figure 4 shows
the back door which can be removed to access the drying trays (7). Vents are cut into
the top of the backboard to allow hot air to escape (6). A sheet of corrugated iron is
painted black to attract the heat of the sun and to create an updraft of warmed air.
This is placed in the dryer as shown in picture 8.
Glass panels cover the sloping and upright (front) of the dryer to allow the passage of
sunlight. It also enables you to keep an eye on the drying process. Slats are screwed to
the inside of the dryer to accept drying trays.
The dryer should be painted with wood preserver to protect it from the elements.
The figure on the following page shows the completed dryer.

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HOW IT WORKS
The figure on the right illustrates how the

dryer works. It is placed facing the sun.
The black corrugated iron is heated by the
sun. Air is sucked in through the mesh
screen at the base of the corrugated iron
and heated. Warm, dry air rises and passes
through the drying screens and vents out
at the top. This warm, dry flow of air dries
the fruit/vegetables/nuts/meat. The time
to dry will depend on the amount of
sunlight available and the ambient
temperature but usually takes about 3-4
days if there if there is hot sun.
The sun energy will supply you with the

ability to dry your own produce for free –
no electricity dependence.

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W e have the North American

Indians to thank for this
ultimate survival food.
Pemmican is packed with energy and nutrition and can be stored for long periods. It is
the ultimate survival food for preppers. Pemmican is made from rendered animal fat,
dried meat and berries. It is not only highly nutritional it tastes great as well. The
secret to pemmican’s long shelf life is in properly rendering the fat from the meat. If
made properly and stored in airtight containers without refrigeration in a cool, dark
and dry place it can last for years or even decades. There are reports of some
pemmican lasting 50 or more years.
Pemmican was first made by Native Americans Indians and adopted by European
explorers of the New World. It is a concentrated blend of fat and protein from lean,
dried meat and carbohydrates. The word “pemmican” is derived from the Cree root
word “pimi” for “fat” or “grease.” Traditionally, the meats used in pemmican included
bison, moose, deer and elk. Beef and our local venison can be used as well.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PEMMICAN
The ingredients you will need are:
 animal fat (venison, beef or mutton) – 2 cups

 dried meat (biltong) which must be powdered into a fine texture in a blender –
4 cups
 cranberries – 3 cups
 nuts (optional)

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RENDER THE FAT

Cut the fat into small blocks
about 1cm square. Place these
pieces in a pot and on a low
setting boil for a few hours -
see 1 and 2 (right).
Whilst this is on the boil

grind up the biltong and
cranberries in a blender and
then mix these two
ingredients together 3, 4 and
7).
Now back to the fat. Clear oil

will separate out leaving
behind crispy blocks of fat.
Pour this through a fine sieve
to separate the solid pieces
from the clear oil. You can
add some salt to the crispy
bits and eat them – really
delicious (5 and 6).
ADD THE FAT TO THE MEAT/BERRIES MIXTURE

Place your powdered meat/berry mixture in a bowl and slowly pour on the rendered
fat and mix thoroughly (8 and 9).
Now place some grease paper in a flat pan (10). Place the fat/meat/berry mixture onto
the greased paper and roll it out flat (11).

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Leave this to stand for a few hours to allow the fat to set semi-hard and then cut it into
strips (12).
Place grease paper between cut strips of pemmican so that they do not stick together.
Place layers of cut strips in vacuum bags and vacuum seal them. Store in a cool, dry,
dark place. If properly made and correctly stored pemmican can last for years.
It is an ideal, tasty, energy providing food that is ideal in

survival situations when you are cold, hungry and tired. I
always make sure by bug out bags have a supply of pemmican.
To add variety you can include finely chopped nuts, raisins and
some chilli for those that like to tantalize the taste buds.
Every prepper should know how to make pemmican and

should always have a supply ready for emergencies.

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W e have explained in this edition how to make your own solar dryer.
Now we can discuss how to go about putting it to good use by
making our own dried fruit.
The process is not complicated, making your own dried fruit is much cheaper than
buying the commercial product, you can put surplus produce to good use and dried
fruit is an excellent source of nutrition. During times of emergency dried food can be
sold or bartered.

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SELECTING FRUITS FOR DRYING
Not all fruits are ideal for dring and so we will focus our attention on those that dry
well. These include:
 grape varieties (currants come from a small seedless, black grape; sultanas
come from a sweet seedless green grape; raisins come from large sweet grapes
such as muscat)
 kiwi fruit
 peaches
 apricots
 apples
 pears
 bananas
 plums
 nectarines
 mangoes
 figs
 dates
 berries (cranberries, blue berries, strawberries etc.)
Select fruit that is mature, ripe and firm. Fruit that is unripe, over ripe or damaged will
lack nutritional value, and won’t taste very good because the sugar content will not be
at an optimal level.
PREPARING FRUITS FOR DRYING
Some fruits will be dried whole such as grapes varieties and berries for example. Other
will have to have their skins removed (peeled) before processing.
Wash the fruit under cool, running water, scrubbing it gently with your fingers to
remove dirt or debris. Pat it dry with a clean paper towel.

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Some fruits will have to be cored (apples), or have the pip (stone) removed – peaches
and apricots for example. Larger fruits can be sliced into thin strips (about 3 – 6mm
thick). Thin strips will dry out more effectively and quicker. Grapes and some berries
can be cut in half to remove seeds. Trim away any stems / leaves on the fruits.
Make up a weak solution of lemon juice and

dip your fruit in it for a few minutes. The
vitamin C in the lemon juice helps preserve
the fruit and also improves the taste.
DRYING
Place the cut/lemon dipped fruit out onto

dring trays/racks in a single layer and making
sure that the pieces are not touching each
other.
Drying can be done in a pre-heated oven (set

at 500C) for 4 – 8 hours, in direct sunlight (on
a hot day) or in the solar drier we showed you
how to make in a separate article in this
edition.

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The advantage of drying directly in the sun or in the solar drier is that it does not
require electricity and is for free.
If you are drying in direct sunlight cover the trays with cheesecloth to keep insects off
the fruit. Trays should be brought indoors at night as dew can cause the fruit to absorb
moisture again.
Depending on the type of fruit and the amount and intensity of sunlight fruit should
be ready in 3 -4 days. Dried fruit should be “chewy”, not crunchy or “squishy”.
STORAGE OF DRIED FRUIT
Dried fruit can be vacuum packed or in an airtight container in a cool dark place.
Stored in this fashion, dried fruit will last 9 -12 months.

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D iabetes has become a scourge of our times and can be largely attributed to
diet and modern lifestyle. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
some 371 million people worldwide suffer from the debilitating disease. The number of
sufferers is on the increase. According to 2012 figures, Statistics South Africa estimate
that 58 people die of diabetes every day in this country which is more 21 000 a year.
There are important implications for preppers who have diabetes which will be
discussed later on in the article.
But first what is diabetes?
WHAT IS DIABETES?
Diabetes describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood
glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate (insulin is
produced by the pancreas), or because the body's cells do not respond properly to
insulin, or both. Patients with high blood sugar will typically experience polyuria
(frequent urination), they will become increasingly thirsty (polydipsia) and hungry
(polyphagia).
SOME IMPORANT FACTS ABOUT DIABETES
 Diabetes is a long-term condition that causes high blood sugar levels.
 Type 1 Diabetes - the body does not produce insulin. Approximately 10% of all
diabetes cases are type 1.
 Type 2 Diabetes - the body does not produce enough insulin for proper
function. Approximately 90% of all cases of diabetes worldwide are of this type.
 Gestational Diabetes - this type affects females during pregnancy.

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 If you have Type 1 a healthy eating plan, adequate exercise, and insulin, insulin
injections are required.
 Type 2 patients need to eat healthily, be physically active, and test their blood
glucose. They may also need to take oral medication, and/or insulin to control
blood glucose levels.
 As the risk of cardiovascular disease is much higher for a diabetic, it is crucial

that blood pressure and cholesterol levels are monitored regularly.
 As smoking might have a serious effect on cardiovascular health, diabetics

should stop smoking.
 Hypoglycemia - low blood glucose - can have a bad effect on the patient.
Hyperglycemia - when blood glucose is too high - can also have a bad effect on
the patient.
TYPES OF DIABETES AND TREATMENT
TYPE 1
In type 1 diabetes the pancreas does not produce insulin. Insulin is necessary for
transporting blood sugar (glucose) out of the blood and into the cells of the body
where it is needed to provide energy for cell function. People usually develop type 1
diabetes before the age of 40, often in early adulthood or teenage years.
Patients with type 1 diabetes will need to take insulin injections for the rest of their
lives. They must also ensure proper blood-glucose levels by carrying out regular blood
tests and following a special diet. About 10% of all diabetics are of the type 1 class.
TYPE 2
In type 2 diabetes the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the cells in the
body do not react to insulin (insulin resistance).

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About 90% of all worldwide diabetics suffer from type 2 diabetes. Some people may be
able to control their type 2 diabetes symptoms by losing weight, following a healthy
diet, doing plenty of exercise, and monitoring their blood glucose levels. However,
type 2 diabetes is typically a progressive disease - it gradually gets worse - and the
patient will probably end up have to take insulin.
Overweight and obese people have a much higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
compared to those with a healthy body weight. People with a lot of visceral fat, also
known as central obesity, belly fat, or abdominal obesity, are especially at risk.
Being overweight, physically inactive and eating the wrong foods all contribute to the
risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes also increases
with age.
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES
The figure below summarizes he symptoms of diabetes.
Polydipsia - constant thirst Polyphagia – constantly eating (hunger)
Polyuria – frequent urination

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Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is classed as a metabolism disorder. Metabolism refers to

the way our bodies use digested food for energy and growth. Most of what we eat is
broken down into glucose. Glucose is a form of sugar in the blood - it is the principal
source of fuel for our bodies.
When our food is digested, the glucose makes its way into our bloodstream. Our cells
use the glucose for energy and growth. However, glucose cannot enter our cells
without insulin being present - insulin makes it possible for our cells to take in the
glucose.
Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. After eating, the pancreas
automatically releases an adequate quantity of insulin to move the glucose present in
our blood into the cells, as soon as glucose enters the cells blood-glucose levels drop.
A person with diabetes has a condition in which the quantity of glucose in the blood is
too elevated (hyperglycemia). This is because the body either does not produce
enough insulin, produces no insulin, or has cells that do not respond properly to the
insulin the pancreas produces. This results in too much glucose building up in the
blood. This excess blood glucose eventually passes out of the body in urine. So, even
though the blood has plenty of glucose, the cells are not getting it for their essential
energy and growth requirements.
BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS
Normal blood glucose levels may range between 70 -115 mg/dL. 70 mg/dL or lower
would be classified as hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) and 120mg/dL or more as
hyperglycemic (high blood sugar).
COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETES
Uncontrolled diabetes can have many serious consequences.

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 Eye complications - , glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye

disorders.
 Foot complications -
neuropathy, ulcers, and
sometimes gangrene which may
require that the foot be
amputated
 Skin complications - people with diabetes are more susceptible to skin infections
and skin disorders
 Heart problems - such as ischemic heart disease, when the blood supply to the
heart muscle is diminished
 Hypertension (high blood pressure) - common in people with diabetes, which

can raise the risk of kidney disease, eye problems, heart attack, and stroke
 Mental health - uncontrolled diabetes raises the risk of suffering from depression,
anxiety and some other mental disorders
 Hearing loss - diabetes patients have a higher risk of developing hearing problems
 Gum disease - there is a much higher prevalence of gum disease among diabetes
patients
 Gastroparesis - the muscles of the stomach stop working properly
 Ketoacidosis - a combination of ketosis and acidosis; accumulation of ketone

bodies and acidity in the blood.
 Neuropathy - diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage which can lead to

several different problems.
 HHNS (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Non-ketotic Syndrome) - blood glucose

levels shoot up too high, and there are no ketones present in the blood or urine. It is
an emergency condition.
 Nephropathy - uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to kidney disease
 PAD (peripheral arterial disease) - symptoms may include pain in the leg,
tingling and sometimes problems walking properly
 Stroke - if blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood glucose levels are not
controlled, the risk of stroke increases significantly
 Erectile dysfunction - male impotence.

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 Infections - people with badly controlled diabetes are much more susceptible to
infections
 Healing of wounds - cuts and lesions take much longer to heal

MODERN LIFESTYLE AND DIABETES
Diabetes has become an ever increasing problem throughout the world. Some of the
main reasons which can be attributed to modern lifestyle are:
 Eating fast foods and drinking sugar loaded soft drinks.

 Obesity – eating “junk” foods
causes significant weight gain
which pre-disposes people to
developing diabetes.
 Lack of exercise.
STEPS TO PREVENT DIABETES
Get plenty of exercise
Lose weight
Reduce your sugar intake
Eat foods high in fibre. Foods high in fiber include fruits, vegetables, beans, whole
grains and nuts.
Avoid fad diets and stick to healthy eating.

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DIABETES AND PREPPING IMPLICATIONS
Coping with diabetes is difficult under normal circumstances. Diabetics need to take
regular medication; must adhere to a strict diet and are prone to illness and
infection. All of these problems are complicated during an emergency or disaster when
access to medications and or medical care, healthy foods and access to clean drinking
water are restricted or curtailed. It can lead to life threatening situations for the
diabetic – especially those who are dependent on insulin injections.
During an emergency or time of widespread crisis, diabetics may have to be treated by

medical personnel who are not aware of their condition (abnormally high or low blood
glucose can lead to loss of consciousness).Therefore, the first important guideline for

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someone with diabetes is to always wear a medical bracelet which provides valuable
information regarding their medical condition to medical workers when they are
unable to do so themselves.
The second very important thing to do is to stock up on the necessary medical

supplies which will include a diabetes emergency kit. Often during a disaster or
emergency help may not be immediately available. In fact it can be days or even weeks
until you may be able to reach a hospital or any other kind of medical facility or get to
a supply of required medications. A diabetic simply cannot wait this long without
proper medication.
Contents of the emergency kit should include the following:

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 Medications to last a minimum of 30 days. A 3 month supply would however be

ideal. The supplies should include insulin, insulin pumps, syringes, glucagon,
testing strips, glucose tablets, glucose meters, extra batteries and anything else
that the person needs on a regular basis to treat their diabetes.
In addition to the emergency kit you should have a good supply of clean drinking
water. It is recommended to store a lot of water around the home since it becomes a
valuable commodity when the situation deteriorates during a disaster / emergency. .
A supply of the right type of food for a diabetic. Food is extremely important to a
diabetic.
Copies of health records and medical history. In addition to these, the diabetic should
also keep a list detailing all the medications they are currently taking plus the diet
they are on.
Contact information for family, friends and physician.
When considering something as dangerous as diabetes, there is no such thing as being

over prepared.
Insulin is the most important medication for any diabetic so you need to look after it
properly. It does not matter how many vials of insulin you have in an emergency if
they have not been preserved/stored under the proper conditions.
The good news with insulin is that it does not need to be refrigerated. It can safely be
stored at room temperature for as long as a month, as long as that temperature does
not exceed 29 degrees Centigrade. However, in many areas, the temperature will
routinely pass that limit. That is why it is also a good idea to have a cooler to store an
emergency supply of insulin in.
Adding to the disaster kit would be several packets of re-freezing gel in order to
maintain proper storage for the insulin even if the electricity goes out.
DIABETIC EMERGENCIES
A diabetic emergency can be said to exist when blood sugar levels are dangerously
high – a condition known as hyperglycemia or when blood sugar levels fall
dangerously low – a condition known as hypoglycemia. Both conditions can be fatal if
left untreated.
The table below shows when blood sugar levels require some intervention to correct.

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HYPOGLYCAEMIA (Low blood glucose)

Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose levels,
usually less than 70 mg/dl. Hypoglycemia may also be referred to as an insulin
reaction, or insulin shock. Hypoglycemic symptoms are important clues that a person
has low blood glucose levels.
The only sure way to know whether a person is experiencing hypoglycemia is, if
possible, to check blood glucose levels. If the person is experiencing symptoms and is
unable to check your blood glucose for any reason, treat them for hypoglycemia.
Severe hypoglycemia has the potential to cause coma, and death.
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (can occur rapidly)
 Shakiness
 Nervousness or anxiety
 Sweating, chills and clamminess
 Irritability or impatience
 Confusion, including delirium
 Rapid/fast heartbeat
 Lightheadedness or dizziness
 Hunger and nausea
 Sleepiness
 Blurred/impaired vision
 Tingling or numbness in the lips or tongue
 Headaches
 Weakness or fatigue
 Anger, stubbornness, or sadness
 Lack of coordination
 Nightmares or crying out during sleep
 Seizures
 Unconsciousness

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Treatment
1. Get the person to eat 15-20 grams of glucose or simple carbohydrates

2. Recheck blood glucose after 15 minutes
3. If hypoglycemia continues, repeat.
4. Once blood glucose returns to normal, get the person to eat a small snack if the
next planned meal or snack is more than an hour or two away.
15 grams of simple carbohydrates commonly used:
 glucose tablets (follow package instructions)

 gel tube (follow package instructions)
 2 tablespoons of raisins
 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of juice or regular soda (not diet)
 1 tablespoon sugar, honey, or corn syrup
 8 ounces (one cup) of nonfat or 1% milk
 hard candies, jellybeans, or gumdrops (see package to determine how many to
consume)
Inject glucagon
If left untreated, hypoglycemia may lead to a seizure or unconsciousness (passing out,

a coma). In this case, someone else must take over.
Glucagon is a hormone that stimulates the liver to release stored glucose into the
bloodstream when blood glucose levels are too low. Injectable glucagon kits are used
as a medication to treat someone with diabetes that has become unconscious from a
severe insulin reaction. Glucagon kits are available by prescription.
People with whom the diabetic are in frequent contact(family members, significant
others, and coworkers) should also be instructed on how to administer glucagon to
treat severe hypoglycemic events (for example, if the hypoglycemic person passes out,
does not regain consciousness, or has a seizure),
If glucagon is needed:
1. Inject glucagon into the individual's buttock, arm or thigh, following the
manufacturer's instructions.
2. When the individual regains consciousness (usually in 5-15 minutes), they may
experience nausea and vomiting.
3. If you have needed glucagon, let your health care provider know, so they can
discuss ways to prevent severe hypoglycemia in the future.
Do not:
 Inject insulin (will lower blood glucose even more)

 Provide food or fluids (individual can choke)

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 Put hands in mouth (individual can choke)
HYPERGLYCAEMIA (High blood sugar)
Hyperglycaemia is the term used to describe high blood glucose (blood sugar). High
blood glucose happens when the body has too little insulin or when the body can't use
insulin properly.
A number of things can cause hyperglycemia:
 In diabetes type 1, the person may not have injected enough insulin.
 In diabetes type 2, the body may have enough insulin, but it is not as effective as it
should be.
 The person ate more than planned or exercised less than planned.
 The person may be under stress from an illness, such as a cold or flu.
 Other stresses, such as family conflicts or school or dating problems.
 The person may have experienced the dawn phenomenon (a surge of hormones
that the body produces daily around 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.).
The signs and symptoms of hyperglycaemia include the following:
 High blood glucose

 High levels of sugar in the urine
 Frequent urination
 Increased thirst
Treatment
Blood glucose levels can be lowered through:
 Exercise - however, if blood glucose is above 240 mg / dl test urine for ketones.
If ketones are present do not exercise.
 Injecting insulin.
Dealing without medication
By their very nature, emergency scenarios are unexpected. It is quite possible that you
can get caught in such emergency without the medication you require or with lower
levels than needed. It is important to know what to do when your insulin is in short
supply.
Basically, you will need to stretch out your supply as long as possible in order to wait it
out before help arrives. Your diet will play a big factor. Try to avoid eating food rich in
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You should know who to contact for emergency supplies of insulin and other medical
supplies (Red Cross/Doctors without borders etc.).
REFERENCES
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/in-depth/diabetes-
prevention/art-20047639
www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-
control/hypoglycemia-low-blood.html?referrer=https://www.google.co.za/
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-
control/hyperglycemia.html?referrer=https://www.google.co.za/

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S erious bleeding can be life

threatening. If a large
artery is severed there is a
very real risk of a person
bleeding to death in under
3-4 minutes.
It is imperative to bring
serious haemorrhaging
under control as soon as
possible and there are
wound dressings specially
designed for this purpose.
Designed more specifically

for military application where
horrendous wounds and bleeding
have to be treated under
battlefield conditions these
specialized bleeding control aids
are also available to the general
public.
The two we will look at in this article are the Israeli military trauma bandage and the
CAT – or Combat Application Tourniquet.
ISRAELI MILITARY TRAUMA DRESSING
The Israelis are very innovative and self-reliant people. War is almost a way of life to
Israeli’s and they are always coming up with new ideas. One of their innovations was
the Israeli Military Trauma Bandage. It has saved literally hundreds of lives – soldiers
and civilians alike.
This bandage consists of a wound pad, a length of elasticized bandage material a

pressure bar and a closure bar for securing the dressing in place. It is easy and quick to
apply and is very effective in controlling bleeding.

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It is applied as follows:
STEP 1
Place the pad directly on the wound and

wrap the elasticized bandage around the
limb or body part.

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STEP 2
Insert the elastic bandage

through the pressure bar
as shown and tighten the
bandage.
STEP 3
Now reverse the bandage

wrapping direction,
pulling back and forcing
the pressure bar back
down on the wound pad.
STEP 4
Wrap elastic bandage

firmly over the pressure
bar and over the edges of
the wound pad.
STEP 5
Secure hooked ends of

closure bar onto bandage
edges. That’s it. Quick and
easy to apply and highly
effective

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The Israeli Military Trauma Dressing can be ordered

online from Israelifirstaid.com or from sister Mariska
Blom Mariska@tlcwitbank.co.za . They are quite
expensive but how much is a life worth. The good news is
that in the next edition of SA Prepper we will show you
how to make a home - made version of this wound
dressing for about a third of the price of the commercial
product.
The next device we will look at as the CAT or Combat Application Tourniquet.
COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET
This device is used in catastrophic bleeding where the patient will die within minutes
if the bleeding is not brought rapidly under control. It is in effect a tourniquet which
can be rapidly applied – even with one hand – and in certain instances by the victim /
patient him or herself. It is frequently used in the military to control / arrest bleeding
caused by traumatic amputations of the limbs or severe injuries.
In the figure above two CAT’s (arrows) have been applied to control bleeding (Photo:
Kam 2010)
The device consists of a self-adhering band, a windlass strap, rod and clip.

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It is applied as follows:
STEP 1
Wrap the band around the

bleeding site closest (proximal)
to the body. Pass the band
through the inside slit of the
buckle and pull tight.
STEP 2
Pass the end of the band

through the outside slit of the
buckle to lock the band in place.
STEP 3
Pull the band very tight and

securely fasten the band back on
itself.

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STEP 4
Twist the windlass rod until

bright red bleeding has stopped
and the distal pulse is eliminated.
STEP 5
Place the windlass rod inside the

windlass clip, locking it in place. If
bleeding is not controlled consider
tightening the windlass or adding a
second CAT on the body
(proximal) side of the first
tourniquet.
STEP 6
Secure the windlass rod inside the

clip with the strap. Prepare the
patient for transport. Record the
time that the CAT was first applied.
The CAT devices are available online from numerous sources.
All preppers are strongly advised to have at least 6 Israeli Trauma Dressings and 2
CAT’s in their medical / fist aid bags.

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An affordable
Y our home and the yard around it is your property and anyone entering illegally or
without invitation is a trespasser, intruder and potential threat. You have a right to
defend what is yours against unwelcome guests. Security features can cost a lot of
money which many of us do not have but sometimes there are affordable options
which you can make yourself. This is one of them and can cost about a Rand to make.
All you will need is some scrap planking about 10mm thick, some nails anything of 25-
50mm length will suffice, and some wood glue.
Step 1: Cut the planks into lengths of about 400mm. Nail a bunch of nails through the
plank at random intervals so that the pointed ends protrude 15 – 40mm out of the
opposite side (Figure 1).
Figure 1

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Step 2: Spread some white wood glue between the nails and sprinkle with sand to give
a background colour (Figures 2 and 3).
Figure 2 Figure 3
Step 3: Spread some more wood glue randomly on top of the background and add
grass cuttings and leaves on top and allow to dry (Figure 4). Figure 5 shows the
finished product.
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That’s it! Figure 6 shows how difficult it is to see on the ground.
Figure 6
This is a version of “punji” sticks that was used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam
war – the only difference being that they used sharpened bamboo stakes instead of
nails – and the American soldiers were terrified of them.
Place them around your home at strategic points. Don’t leave them lying around
during the day when family members, children or pets can run onto them and do
themselves an injury. Just before retiring to bed each night I do your security “rounds”
and place them in likely spots or where an intruder is funneled into walking a specific
route. To make them even more effective attach some fishing line to them and tie onto
the opposite end an empty plastic milk bottle filled with small stones. If an intruder
stands onto the stake and tries to run off he will pull the noisy milk bottle behind him
and give away his position and presence. Simple but very effective.
Collect the intruder devices in the morning before the family and pets begin their day.
They are stored in a container until nightfall when they are again put in place. Don’t
always place them in the same spots but always try and cover points of most likely
entry.
From a legal perspective place some signs on your fence which reads something as
follows:
NO UNAUTHORISED ENTRY – THIS PROPERTY IS PROTECTED BY INTRUDER

DEVICES WHICH MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY – ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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I am blessed to have five grandchildren.

I believe it is part of a parent and
grandparent’s responsibility to pass on
practical life skills to their children and
grandchildren.
This series of lessons I taught two of

my grandson’s aged 7 and 5 spanned a
whole year. It began with buying them
an air rifle and on a holiday spent with
us teaching them firearm safety and
how to shoot.
I told them that they would
have to go home and under the
supervision of their dad
practice for a whole year. When
they could demonstrate to me
that they could shoot
accurately I would take them
on their first “hunt”.
During the year my son (the

boy’s uncle) taught them how
to make a fire with matches
Their dad (my son in law) made
and flint and steel.
sure they had enough practice
making fire for whenever they
had a braai and also supervised
their shooting practices.
Fast forward a year. The

grandchildren were visiting
grandpa and grandma again. I
asked my grandson if he thought
he was ready for his first hunt?
Yes “oupa” he replied in the
affirmative.
“Well you will have to prove that to me” I said “by shooting a small grouping with
your air rifle at 20m”. If you can do that you can shoot your first dove but you will
also clean it, prepare it, cook it and eat it if you are successful in your hunt”.

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His enthusiasm was infectious and

he soon showed me that he had been
practicing and could shoot
consistently accurately. He was ready
for his first hunt.
I explained to him that it was no

light mater to kill one of God’s
creatures and if he felt some sadness
and remorse when having done so
that was good. He should never kill
just for fun” and he should respect
life. To take it was a big
responsibility and should never be
taken lightly. I also explained to him
where he would have to aim to kill
the dove quickly and with a
minimum of suffering.
We headed off to the chicken run

where doves were sure to be found
eating the chicken’s food and waited
in ambush.
It was not long before a dove arrived and
quietly whispering to him to make sure of the
shot he took careful aim and proceeded to
dispatch the dove with one good shot. He
was excited at first as but as he lifted the
dead bird into his hand he expressed sadness
and remorse. “That’s the right way to feel” I
told him “because then you will never kill for
nothing. You have not killed this bird for
nothing. You skipped lunch and now you are
going to use it for food. It has not been
wasted”.
He then proceeded to remove the feathers,

degut and clean the bird in preparation for
eating. He was instructed how to do so in a
clean and hygienic way.

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Next on the list was to build a fire on which to cook his food. This he had already been
taught to do and soon he had a small fire going adequate enough for cooking the bird
but without wasting valuable firewood.
He was given some salt to season his food with. It was interesting and satisfying to
observe his sense of accomplishment as the little bird roasted over the coals. I
showed him when the bird was cooked and ready to be eaten.
“Tastes just like chicken grandpa” as he ate

every last scrap!
What a privilege it was for me as a grandfather

to pass these skills onto my grandkids.
I hope to pass on a lot more before my time is done.
In these lessons my “boys” had been:
 Taught to shoot

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 To respect life and never to take it

without good cause and to
experience a sense of sadness,
loss and remorse when having
legitimately done so.
 How to hunt small game which
they could now practically do in a
survival situation to provide
themselves with food.
 How to make fire to cook with,
provide warmth, light and safety.
 How to hygienically prepare what
they had hunted.
 How to cook what they “hunted”.
All at the age of 7 and 5.
Children’s brains are like sponges. They are able to absorb so much information when
they are young. Dads / grandparents out there you would do well to teach your
children prepping, practical and survival skills. It is something they will always have
with them – a legacy they can carry with them.
Get them away from electronic screen’s (cell phones, Ipods, computers and TV’s) for
goodness sake! Those things will be of no practical use to them if ever society should
collapse or if they found themselves in a survival situation.
Teach them young teach them right – now while you still can.

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F ollowing on article 1 in the previous issue this article discusses some more
techniques for the long term storage of staples like grain, rice, beans, lentils and
mealie meal.
Before discussing some of the methods used for storing these foods it is important to
stress that good quality storage containers of glass or plastic that seal well must be
used.
DRY ICE METHOD
The first method is to use dry ice. Make a small hole in the top of the containers lid.
Remove the lid and place a layer of dry ice on the bottom of the container. Use gloves
as the dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) can burn your skin. The dry ice will give off a
visible white vapour as it sublimates (changes from solid to gaseous form). Fill the

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container with your staple food (grain, rice, mealie meal or whatever) and place the lid
on making sure it is sealed around the edges. Wait awhile. The CO2 gas will “percolate”
through the rice/ grain/mealie meal and any living organism that is dependent on
oxygen for its survival when the space in the container becomes filled with carbon
dioxide. Eventually you will see a CO2 vapour escaping from the small vent in the lid
indicating that the container is filled with CO2. Now is the time to seal the vent with
…tape, insulation tape or silicon. Place a double seal over the top of this to ensure that
the container is air tight. Place the container in a cool dark place. Your food should
now keep for an extended period of time.
MICROWAVE
Microwaving your staple, whatever it is, for 2 – 3 minutes before placing it in an

airtight container will also kill any small organisms in it ensuring that it will last
longer.
MICROWAVE AND BAY LEAVES
As an added precaution add a few bay leaves to the micro-waved staple before placing
it in an airtight container. The bay leaves will discourage any small insect (e.g. weevils)
should it find its way into the container.

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VACUUM PACKING
Vacuum packing is a great way to store foods as most of the air is evacuated. The only
problem with vacuum bags is that rodents and some insects can eat their way through
the plastic. A good idea is to place vacuum sealed bags inside a strong stainless steel or
metal container.
MYLAR BAGS AND OXYGEN ABSORBERS
One of the best ways to store food is in Mylar bags which contain oxygen absorbers.
Make sure your food is dry to begin with when you store it.
The process is simple. You fill the bag nearly all the way to the top, insert the small
container of oxygen absorber and then seal it. Oxygen absorbers are small packs of
iron powder (iron oxide) which react with oxygen leaving behind an inert nitrogen
environment. So, even if the bag may appear to have air inside, you don’t need to be
concerned because it will in fact be nitrogen.
It’s worth mentioning that neither the nitrogen nor the iron powder can affect your
food (provided you keep the O2 absorbers inside the original packaging).
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Please remember that irrespective of the method you use to store food the conditions
under which they are stored is critical. The figure below summarizes ideal storage
conditions for most grains, cereals, salt, sugar and dry goods.

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Hulle Staan Magteloos
Die magteloosheid wat staatsinstellings uitstraal rakende die

groeiende gewelddadige protesaksies oor Suid Afrika, is uiters gevaarlik. Daar bestaan op
hierdie stadium nog ‘n persepsie by rewolusionêres dat hulle te staan kom teen ‘n gedugte
teenstaander met betrekking tot veiligheidsdienste in Suid Afrika. Dit is ‘n illusie. Gelukkig
besef hulle dit nog nie, of begin hulle vermoed dat hulle onstuitbaar is?
Iedergeval is dit uiters onverantwoordelik vir leierskap betrokke in hierdie onstabiele

protestoestande om te laat blyk dat hulle magteloos teenoor hierdie rewolusionêre optrede
staan. Wits Universiteit het byvoorbeeld vandag ‘n volle veiligheidskontingent op al sy
kampusse teenwoordig. ‘n Goeie magsvertoon, maar dan word in ‘n mediaverklaring genoem
“As ons dit nie regkry nie, het ons geen ander keuse as om die universiteit te sluit nie.” ‘n
Verslane gesindheid, en dan nog boonop in die openbaar.
Verder verklaar Prof Habib dan die volgende: “Die veiligheidspersoneel kon die groot groep
in bedwang hou, maar nie die kleiner groepe wat deur geboue beweeg het nie.” Dit is soos
om jou vyand se suksesse uit te lig en jou eie swakpunte aan hom bekend te maak.
Terwyl elke akademici weet dat gratis onderrig op geen moontlike manier haalbaar is nie,
onderneem hierdie leierskap om met studente saam te werk en hulle te akkommodeer, selfs
om openbare betogings toe te laat en dit in ‘n positiewe lig te stel.
“Wits het volgens hom oor die naweek met verskeie studenteleiers, politieke partye, en
individue vergader en onderneem om saam met die studente te werk om die doelwitte te
behaal, onder meer deur ‘n algemene vergadering en openbare betogings …”
Die totale onvermoё om hierdie geweld wat buite beheer voortsleep, is ‘n erkenning van die
magteloosheid van alle gesaghebbendes betrokke. In Habib se eie woorde: “Ons moes bykans
R1 miljard se infrastruktuur sluit wat die afgelope 18 maande afgebrand is, maar nog nie een
mens is in hegtenis geneem en vervolg nie. Hoeveel plekke ter wêreld sal dit toelaat?”
Baie goeie vraag.

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Blankes bly die fokus
Met die oog op die 2 November protesoptog wat deur

Malema en ander beplan word in Pretoria, kan ‘n mens
maklik dink dat die rewolusionêr se fokus geskuif het
na anti-Zuma en #FeesMustFall tipe aksies. Vorige
uitsprake deur Malema herinner ons egter dat die
algemene vyand steeds die blanke bly. Malema se
uitsprake getuig baie duidelik van sy intensie om in ‘n
volskaalse konflik met blankes betrokke te raak.
By hierdie geleentheid is Solomon Mahlangu se lewe herdenk. Mahlangu is in 1979 deur die
ou regering tereggestel vir ‘n reeks terreurdade wat blanke lewens geёis het.
Malema het hierdie geskiedenis gebruik om te illustreer hoe blank en swart die ware vyande
van mekaar is. “It is the white man who killed Solomon Mahlangu… we cannot be friends
with whites, we need to liberate the black race. No white came here with land.”
Malema het ook duidelik gemaak dat Zuma nie sy vyand is nie “Don’t think that Zuma is our
enemy, Zuma is not our enemy, it’s just that he is standing in the way, and we must remove
him to get our land back. Zuma is standing between us and our enemy. Move out of the way. “
Hy het ook gesê dat blankes bly is dat die EFF en die ANC aan die baklei is, dit is volgens
Malema tydelik, daarna is dit die wittes se beurt “The white minority are clapping hands
while the EFF is castigating Zuma and think we have forgotton that black people want the
land back. But we haven’t, you are next.”
Hoe gereeld waarsku ons nie dat swart stamme ultra vyandig teenoor mekaar is nie, maar
solank as wat die blanke in sy teenwoordigheid is, sal ons die fokuspunt bly. Hier het Malema
dit weereens bevestig. Sy fokus het nooit van die blanke verskuif as die primêre vyand nie.
Hy stel dit duidelik dat die botsing tussen die EFF en die ANC net tydelik is, en dat die volle
aanslag dan teen die blanke sal kom.
Dit is hoekom dit so belangrik is dat die blanke volk homself verwyder uit die anargie
wanneer dit uitbreek.
Moenie dink dat die bakleiery tussen swart faksies ‘n indikasie is dat ons as ‘n blanke
gemeenskap nie meer die hooffokus van die aanslag is nie.

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In the next issue:
Drones – a prepping perspective

Drones are used for both good and not so good purposes. How do
drones carry out surveillance and is it possible to escape these “eyes
in the sky” if you ever had to?
Situational awareness
One of the most important ways to avoid getting yourself into or
escaping from dangerous situations is to learn the skill of
situational awareness.
Making candles
When the lights go out it is good to have an alternative. In this
article we show you how to make your own candles.
Make your own intruder alarm

We live in a dangerous country where home security should be one
of our priorities. Security systems are very expensive and many
people can just not afford them. But there are affordable and very
effective alternatives. This article describes how you can make your
own intruder alarm for under R100.
Beware of digital pickpockets

Digital and cybercrime is on the increase and your own digital
information is a target for criminals. How do criminals steal your
personal digital information and what can you do to prevent it?
Men protect their families not the state

Men must stand up and be men again. We cannot rely or delegate
the safety of our family and loved ones to the state. That is our
responsibility and it is high time that we accepted that
responsibility.

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Field dressing an antelope

In a survival or hunting situation you may be fortunate enough to
shoot an antelope but how do you go about skinning and preparing
the animal for eating? This article shows you how.
Multiculturism – a failed social

experiment
Voluntary integration should be a choice that all people in a free
democracy should be able to make. Forced integration causes more
problems than what is solves and is proving – world wide – to be a
failed social experiment.

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In this issue: Volume 2 Number 8

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In this issue: Volume 3 Number 5

The kibbutz option?

Bandages and “CATS” for serious bleeding

An affordable intruder deterrent

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Security systems can be expensive and sometimes one is forced to

Teach them young teach them right

Food storage Part 2

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An Israeli kibbutz in the Golan showing the layout of the kibbutz

Another kibbutz showing the village, lands, workshops etc.

Let’s have a look at a kibbutz model and how it functions.

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AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION

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WORK ETHIC AND DIVISION OF LABOUR

The kibbutz population is divided into work sectors.

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Although management positions are increasingly professionalized, the kibbutzim have

HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE

FAMILY LIFE AND RAISING CHILDREN

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CARE OF THE AGED

SECURITY AND SELF DEFENCE

One of the strong points of the kibbutz

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 Murders: 18 673 (51 a day)

National health care is poor.

Food security and the economy are on a downward slope.

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T he sun supplies us with free

The basic plan is shown in the

The figure on the following page shows the completed dryer.

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The figure on the right illustrates how the

The sun energy will supply you with the

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W e have the North American

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PEMMICAN

The ingredients you will need are:

 animal fat (venison, beef or mutton) – 2 cups

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RENDER THE FAT

Whilst this is on the boil

Now back to the fat. Clear oil

ADD THE FAT TO THE MEAT/BERRIES MIXTURE

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It is an ideal, tasty, energy providing food that is ideal in

Every prepper should know how to make pemmican and

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SELECTING FRUITS FOR DRYING

PREPARING FRUITS FOR DRYING

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Make up a weak solution of lemon juice and

Place the cut/lemon dipped fruit out onto