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Videos of a man threatening to jump off a rooftop of the Sunnyside police station in the City of Tshwane were shared on social media.
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WATCH: Man threatens to jump off Sunnyside police station

Hartbeespoort dam
Johannesburg

Woman critical after jumping off Hartbeespoort dam wall

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Johannesburg

Man KILLS his two children and attempts suicide after

Videos of a man threatening to jump off a rooftop of the Sunnyside police station in the City of Tshwane were shared on social media.
News

WATCH: Man threatens to jump off Sunnyside police station

Hartbeespoort dam
Johannesburg

Woman critical after jumping off Hartbeespoort dam wall

saps crime scene
Johannesburg

Man KILLS his two children and attempts suicide after

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Why St David’s advice is good for your mental health

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Doing the little things certainly is important when we consider our mental health, and it can make a difference in preventing ill health.

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News

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By Michelle Swart27-02-2023 07:38

A paramedic shot and KILLED his paramedic wife before he turned the gun on himself; she had obtained a protection order against him

AKA and Anele Tembe
Music

‘Mass Country’: AKA on Anele’s death, treatment from Tembes

By Nokuthula Ngcobo24-02-2023 11:09

On his posthumous album, #MassCountry, slain rapper AKA opened up about Anele ‘Nelli’ Tembe’s death and how her family treated him.

Ricky Rick
Celeb News

Remembering Riky Rick and his battle with depression [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel23-02-2023 11:51

It’s been an entire year since Riky Rick committed suicide. Before his death, the rapper spoke candidly about his struggle with depression.

Riky Rick
Celeb News

Remembering Riky Rick: Five things to know about the late rapper

By Alicia Naidoo23-02-2023 08:15

From his journey as a psychology student to his wife and child, here are five things to know about the late Riky Rick.

man getting rescued
News

Man rescued after a suicide attempt at Virgin Active building

By Keliah Daniels06-02-2023 13:02

According to Tshwane EMS spokesperson Charles Mabaso, the man attempting suicide is believed to have been under the influence of narcotics

voices
KwaZulu-Natal

Man commits SUICIDE in KwaZulu-Natal after hearing voices

By Michelle Swart06-02-2023 12:01

A man committed suicide in KwaZulu-Natal after he reportedly heard voices; his body found after he fled into a dense bush

Murder
KwaZulu-Natal

Murder-suicide: Man kills his partner then turns the gun on himself

By Michelle Swart25-01-2023 07:53

A man killed his partner and then turned the gun on himself after hugging his son for the last time in a murder-suicide in KwaZulu-Natal

matric
Lifestyle

Failed Matric? Here are your available options…

By Megan van den Heever20-01-2023 17:02

If you have failed Matric – or are simply unhappy with your results – here is everything you need to know about your available options….

attempted suicide
KwaZulu-Natal

Several incidents of attempted SUICIDE in KwaZulu-Natal

By Michelle Swart20-01-2023 16:43

Emergency services responded to several incidents of attempted suicide this week; in many cases, family ignored suicide threats

matric
Lifestyle

Overwhelmed by Matric results? SADAG shares crucial crisis info

By Megan van den Heever20-01-2023 16:04

Stressed, anxious or suicidal by your Matric results? Take note – and share – this crucial advice, as posted by SADAG…

Pride
Lifestyle

Shock in France over boy’s suicide after homophobic bullying

By Agence France-Presse13-01-2023 13:10

The suicide of a 13-year-old French boy who was subjected to homophobic bullying at school has prompted expressions of shock in the country and warnings that homophobia kills.

man Centurion bridge
Gauteng

Man seriously injured after trying to commit suicide on N1 bridge

By Nokwanda Ncwane22-12-2022 07:29

A man suffered serious injuries after he attempted to hang himself from the Jean Road Bridge crossing in Centurion, Gauteng.

tWitch
Celeb News

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss left a ‘suicide note’ before untimely death

By Alicia Naidoo17-12-2022 08:52

‘Ellen’ star DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss reportedly left a suicide note before his untimely death on 13 December.

Ellen DeGeneres and DJ tWitch
Celeb News

RIP Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss: Ellen DeGeneres pays tribute to DJ

By Nokuthula Ngcobo15-12-2022 07:23

Celebrities including Michelle Obama and Justin Timberlake have paid tribute to DJ tWitch who passed away after an alleged suicide.

DJ tWitch The Ellen Show Dead 29
Music

DJ tWitch of ‘The Ellen Show’ dead after a ‘suspected suicide’

By Thandeka Mthethwa14-12-2022 19:50

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss is said to have left his home without his car and was shortly found at a hotel with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Suicide
Celeb News

RIP: Celebs we’ve lost to suicide in 2022 [photos]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo10-12-2022 06:49

They may be gone, but they are not forgotten . We remember our local and international celebrities we’ve lost to suicide this year.

Hoërskool Kriel
Mpumalanga

Family of Rape accused Hoërskool Kriel learner blames school

By Siso Naile28-11-2022 20:21

A late Bafana Sithole, a Hoërskool Kriel rape-accused learner penned a painful text to his mom after false rape allegation took a toll on him

Hindi
World News

Man sets himself on FIRE in Hindi language protest

By Agence France-Presse27-11-2022 16:12

A man burned himself to death in protest at what he called New Delhi’s attempts to impose nationwide usage of Hindi.

Grade 11
News

Grade 11 learner dies by suicide at school

By Storm Simpson18-11-2022 14:37

A Grade 11 learner allegedly died by suicide at Kriel High School in Mpumalanga on Thursday morning.

JMPD
Gauteng

JMPD rescues suicidal man in Joburg CBD

By Siso Naile11-11-2022 23:41

JMPD Operations officers assisted in rescuing a young man who was minutes from committing suicide in the Johannesburg CBD

HHP
Music

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By Nokuthula Ngcobo03-11-2022 10:31

HHP’s son Leano — who is the spitting image of him — is going to continue the legacy of the late rapper who passed away in 2018.

pupil suicide
News

Randfontein primary school learner takes his own life

By Thabo Baloyi14-10-2022 11:47

The Grade 7 pupil committed suicide a month after counselling sessions which emanated from concerns over his well-being

Limpopo man suicide
News

Limpopo man accused of ‘stealing food parcels’ commits suicide

By Thabo Baloyi13-10-2022 12:46

SAPS in Limpopo says the man stole food parcels meant for needy pupils and took his own life before he could reveal who he sold them to

Brandy
Celeb News

Prayers for R&B singer Brandy following hospitalisation

By Nokuthula Ngcobo12-10-2022 21:51

R&B singer Brandy’s hospitalisation comes a few days after her brother Ray J’s concerning posts on Instagram about suicide.

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