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Durban clinic denies sex worker ARVs   

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2 weeks ago

Teachers are struggling with poor mental health and need support. An online survey of 1 500 teachers, conducted recently by Stellenbosch University showed that half of the participants indicated they plan to leave the profession within the next 10 years. Find out more from Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha (@The South African Depression and Anxiety Group) and Dr Heleen Hofmeyer (@Stellenbosch University): health-e.org.za/2025/04/29/stressed-and-overwhelmed-south-africas-teachers-are-ready-to-drop-out/ #mentalhealthsupport #teachers #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less
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In May last year, Nontobeko* a high school teacher in Khayelitsha, Western Cape, became so overwhelmed by the demands of teaching that she was admitted to a mental health facility. Despite having done the job for more than ten years, she says she dreads it every day. "Teaching has become a nightmare. We are not just educators anymore, we are counsellors, social workers and administrators all while trying to manage classrooms," the 34-year-old tells Health-e News. Sakhi*, a 49-year-old Grade 10 and 12 teacher from Cofimvaba, says they often have to deal with parents who refuse to acknowledge their children’s psychological issues. "Instead, they blame teachers. We're constantly under pressure, and it builds up to the point where you feel completely trapped".Click below to read more on the little to no mental health support teachers receive. health-e.org.za/2025/04/29/stressed-and-overwhelmed-south-africas-teachers-are-ready-to-drop-out/ The South African Depression and Anxiety Group Stellenbosch University #teachers #mentalhealthsupport #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less
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Rape case attrition is the gradual dropping of cases before conviction. It looks at the number of rape cases reported to the police in comparison to the number of cases that actually go to trial and result in a conviction. Rape case attrition is deeply linked to how survivors’ identities, behaviours and circumstances are interpreted by police, prosecutors, and judges throughout the justice process. Read more here: health-e.org.za/2025/04/25/many-rape-survivors-wont-see-justice-due-to-gaps-in-the-system/ #EndGBV ... See MoreSee Less
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