VOICED : South Africans turn to coffins in fight against crime

In Cullinan, South Africa, coffins are being used as a unique crime deterrent. Rita and her husband found that placing a black coffin in their scrapyard stopped burglaries, leveraging local superstitions. Similarly, Rusty, a biker, noticed that his coffin-shaped trailer prevented thefts. With high crime rates in South Africa, these unconventional methods seem to work, at least for the superstitious.

What unusual item did Rita and her husband use to deter crime at their scrap yard?

• A guard dog

• A security camera

• A high fence

• A black coffin

How did the introduction of the coffin affect the number of burglaries at Rita's scrap yard?

• Burglaries were unaffected

• Burglaries decreased

• Burglaries remained the same

• Burglaries increased

What was Rita's reason for choosing a coffin over other security measures?

• It was less offensive

• It was more effective

• It was cheaper

• It was more traditional

What unique feature does Rusty's trailer have?

• It is bulletproof

• It has a built-in alarm

• It is shaped like a coffin

• It is painted bright red

What cultural belief is suggested to influence the effectiveness of using coffins as a deterrent?

• Fear of the supernatural

• Desire for privacy

• Respect for the deceased

• Belief in good luck