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Open up and talk as SA faces fractured generation crisis
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (303+ words) Frankly, we're surprised that, in contemporary South Africa, there aren't many more people with mental problems. This country is fractured. The economy is wobbling. The prospects, for many, look bleak " especially when it comes to finding employment. We see our…...
Young, stressed and struggling: Why SA's mental health crisis is getting worse
18+ hour, 21+ min ago (896+ words) The Citizen - Do Not Process My Personal Information I want to allow Google to enable storage related to security, including authentication functionality and fraud prevention, and other user protection. Mental health conditions among young South Africans have surged by 80% in…...
Book a date with Protea's latest hilarious production
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (167+ words) Lovers of theatre should pile into the Benoryn Family Church for Protea Stage Productions" laugh-a-minute Arabian Date Nights. Written and directed by cast member Donovan Margoczi, this comedic quest sees Aladdin and the Genie on a mission to find Aladdin…...
Upgraded rehabilitation centre expands support for substance abuse recovery
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (540+ words) The Department of Social Development in Gauteng has officially reopened the upgraded Dr Fabian and Florence Ribeiro Treatment Centre. The significant refurbishment sees the centre expanding its capacity and improving the quality of care available to people seeking treatment for…...
Ballito mental health summit puts workplace wellbeing in focus
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (237+ words) Mental health, leadership resilience and workplace wellbeing recently took centre stage at the Ballito Mental Health and Wellness Summit 2026 at SMG BMW Ballito on May 30. Hosted by The Fortunate Organisation under the theme Centred Wellness, the summit brought together business…...
Stepping Stone Hospice steps in to help homeless man after his wheelchair was damaged
4+ day, 46+ min ago (16+ words) The Citizen...
Lifeline Benoni rebuilds after years of neglect and debt
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (620+ words) The overgrown gardens, faded paint, and empty rooms that used to be the East Rand Lifeline headquarters resembled the ongoing mental health crisis in Benoni and country. But the run-down property did not dampen the spirits of an eager group…...
'You learn to live with the pain': Mother tells of the day of daughter's suicide
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (267+ words) The 73-year-old Marie Burger from the West Rand said the death of her daughter nearly 11 years ago haunts her every day. Burger was at work when her husband phoned her to come home immediately because their daughter, in her 30s, had…...
Community engagement session highlights child protection awareness
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (418+ words) In observance of Child Protection Week, the Ignite Resource Centre hosted an informative community engagement session about children's rights, safety, and well-being. Held on Friday, May 29, the event brought together parents, community members, representatives from the Roodepoort Police Station, and…...
Carlswald sound healer helps residents find emotional balance
1+ week, 1+ day ago (414+ words) Tshwarello "Makhosi Zenande" Ngwane is a Carlswald resident and sound healer, originally from Ga-Rankuwa. Her work focuses on emotional restoration through sound therapy, which is why she founded Philani Holistic Wellness, a wellness initiative that uses sound frequencies as a…...