EDITORIAL | Teenage suicide is a much larger issue we can no longer afford to ignore
Relationships, sexuality, cyberbullying — these are all factors contributing to the 'suicide pandemic' in South Africa
08 May 2024 - 21:35
It is disheartening to confront the reality that teenage suicide has become all too common in South Africa. Ranked among the top three causes of adolescent deaths, it's a reminder of the deep-seated societal pressures our youth grapple with. Each case isn't just a statistic, but shines the spotlight on a much larger issue we can no longer afford to ignore...
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