At least 70 schools have seen suicides or suicide attempts in the past six months, says Sadag
Sadag says the problem needs to be addressed in a much more proactive and dynamic way
08 May 2024 - 21:26
After news that four pupils from Eqinisweni Secondary School in Ivory Park had died from suicide over a 10-day period, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) has revealed that suicide among schoolchildren may be a cause for concern. ..
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.