Surf Therapy Offers Hope for SA Youth Facing Violence and Trauma
Nine out of 10 young people exposed to violence and trauma have little to no access to mental health care.
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Welkom teen dies after being turned away from clinic
The family is demanding that the nurses who turned Mpho away be suspended.
Toxic BPA Found in Breastmilk — No Law to Stop Exposure
In South Africa, there is no law preventing toxic chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) from being used in most food packaging, even though research shows that exposure can begin in the womb and continue to harm children’s development long into adolescence.
South Africa’s youth face a mental health crisis
By the numbers: The big picture:Globally, mental health challenges are among the leading causes of illness and disability in young people. In South Africa, these pressures are intensified by poverty, violence, and limited access to care. What they’re saying: “Young people…
Sexual assault case in Musina exposes gaps in child safety at shelters
There are basic safeguards that must be followed, such as separate sleeping areas, background checks on staff, and constant supervision.
Nurse brings joy to children at Livingstone Hospital
Ngqaza's viral video has garnered positive reactions from TikTok users who have praised his devotion.
Teen suicide is a growing crisis in schools
For parents, the loss of a child to teen suicide is a life-altering tragedy.
To vaccinate or not: what drives parents’ choices
The lag in immunisation has been attributed to several factors, including disruptions caused by COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine hesitancy.
Months into measles outbreak, Gauteng parents still hesitant on vaccines
Gauteng is the epicentre of the measles outbreak.
HPV vaccine: Who should get it and why it matters
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers.
KZN family without a home 3 years after devastating floods
Noxolo Mthembu (68) and her family of 12 have been living in a make-shift shack in Inchanga, north of Durban, since they lost their home during the 2022 floods. The family, which includes nine children aged between four and 17,…
Patients in 3 provinces claim they are forced to test for HIV at government clinics
Patients allege they are told testing for HIV is a prerequisite for receiving any medical care.
How a Tsakane community cooks and keeps warm with home-made coal
For just R30, they can buy three 20-litre buckets of duff, which produces double that amount in coal after processing.
Toxic water from mine dam floods homes in Nyakallong – No urgency to move residents
Tests done on water collected by the community monitoring team and the Benchmarks Foundation showed high concentrations of arsenic, lead, copper, silicon and uranium.
Teen’s suicide sparks mental health concerns in Free State town
Mental health challenges among young people in the area are deeply rooted in broader social and economic issues.
