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“We Are Listening”: SADAG’s Classroom Programme Tackles Teen Suicide in Gauteng
Many teenagers struggle in silence. SADAG’s programme gives them a safe space to speak up and seek help. Court. Picture Credit: Freepik By Aisha Zardad Gauteng – To tackle teen suicide head-on, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is bringing its life-saving programme straight into Gauteng classrooms. Through “Teen Suicide Shouldn’t Be a…
Pinetown Court Delays Sentencing of ATM Robbery Convicts
Lawyer’s assault causes further delay in long-running ATM robbery case at Pinetown Court. Picture Credit: Flickr By Aisha Zardad Pinetown — The Pinetown Regional Court has postponed the sentencing of three men convicted of attempted murder and ATM robberies for the fourth time, following an unexpected incident involving one of their lawyers. The latest delay…
Limpopo Acid Attack Survivor Finds Relief as Court Hands Down 20-Year Prison Term
Mmapeu Neo Hlanga pictured before the acid attack that left her with permanent injuries. She has welcomed the 20-year prison sentence handed to her attacker. Picture Credit: Facebook By Aisha Zardad Limpopo — A 27-year-old Limpopo woman who survived a brutal acid attack says she feels a measure of relief after her attacker was sentenced…
Eastwood Secondary Assault Video Triggers Investigation as Learners Suspended
A classroom altercation at Eastwood Secondary School, captured on video and widely shared online, has led to the suspension of the learners involved and a formal investigation by education authorities and SAPS. Picture Credit: Facebook By Aisha Zardad Pietermaritzburg — A video circulating widely on social media showing a pupil being assaulted at Eastwood Secondary…