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When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promises
For many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life
Gauteng’s vulnerable thrown to the wolves, say NGOs
The Gauteng social development department has cut funding to NGOs, leaving many without support
OPINION | Taking on our land’s mental health challenges – and winning
Acceptability, access and affordability are the issues that need to be tackled to effect a major improvement across the nation.
Cape Town police confiscate illegal drugs in pre-holiday crackdown
Drug abuse trends upward during the festive season
Mind the toxic workplace
While people are taking mental health more seriously, the commodification of workers can turn a job into a toxic space that depletes more than it uplifts
State fails at-risk children as R55m orphanage stands empty
Boikagong Centre in Mahikeng has been closed for almost two years because it did not meet safety requirements. The discarded children say they want a safe place to learn, but…
Drugs and alcohol abuse rage in crime stats
Substance abuse has emerged as a reason for the spike in crimes during the first quarter of 2021.
Youth mythbusters needed to curb the viral threat to public health communications
Because most fake news is spread on social media where young people feel comfortable, the government should ask for their help
Eusebius McKaiser: Why a total ban on selling alcohol is irrational
At the heart of the body’s challenge of the lockdown alcohol sales ban, is the question of whether a total ban achieves the purpose of flattening the coronavirus curve
Restoring dignity: a case of social development
Packs handed out at schools help to ease the stress of attaining a good matric pass
This country figured out how to stop teen substance abuse, so why has no one else?
Find out which nordic nation radically cut teenage smoking, drinking and drug use and how they did it.
They suffer the cruelty of our care
SA society continues to betray traumatised young women who spiral into a life of drugs and abuse.
In Makhado, the cat’s in the cradle
‘Cat’ or ‘intash’ joins tik and nyaope in the playground as dealers target bored children.
Govt eyes overhaul of alcohol industry
If the government gets its way, the alcohol industry could be in for a massive overhaul.