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Mother's plea for intervention after daughter faces bullying and suicidal thoughts at Atlantis Secondary School

A wheelchair-bound mother from Cape Town is urgently appealing to education authorities after her daughter suffers relentless bullying at Atlantis Secondary School, leading to alarming suicidal thoughts. This heart-wrenching situation calls for immediate intervention from the Western Cape Education Department

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Dying on your own terms: the high-tech ‘Sarco pod’ changing end-of-life choices

As the conversation around euthanasia grows louder, we must critically engage with its implications for dignity, mental health, and societal responsibility, ensuring that every narrative is heard and every choice assessed with empathy.

Lifestyle Health
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Ebenhaezer Dibakwane: Celebrating a comedic legacy and mental health awareness

South Africa mourns the loss of Ebenhaezer Dibakwane, a comedic talent whose legacy highlights the urgent need for mental health awareness in our communities

Sunday Independent Opinion
Tswelopele Makoe|Published