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news

Man rescued after a suicide attempt at Virgin Active building

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KwaZulu-Natal

Man commits SUICIDE in KwaZulu-Natal after hearing voices

Murder
KwaZulu-Natal

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

man getting rescued
News

Man rescued after a suicide attempt at Virgin Active building

voices
KwaZulu-Natal

Man commits SUICIDE in KwaZulu-Natal after hearing voices

Murder
KwaZulu-Natal

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

Nelli Tembe’s dad calls out dr
Lifestyle

Nelli Tembe’s dad calls out drug use, says AKA should ‘turn to the Lord’

By Erene Roux16-04-2021 14:13

In a letter by Anele ‘Nelli’ Tembe’s father which was read at her funeral service on Friday 16 April, Moses Tembe said ‘alcohol and drugs are overused among our youth’ and that AKA should ‘turn to the Lord’.

Mental health pledge? Miss SA
Celeb News

Mental health pledge? Miss SA tweets about pizza amid #JusticeForLufuno

By Alicia Naidoo15-04-2021 17:03

Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida was trolled on Twitter for her ‘pizza post’ instead of speaking out about mental health after the suicide of a bullied teen.

nelli tembe
Celeb News

Nelli Tembe latest: Couple at hotel say they heard hysteric screams before fatal fall

By Alicia Naidoo14-04-2021 20:30

A woman who stayed at the Pepperclub Hotel claimed to have heard a young lady screaming, ‘Leave me alone. Don’t touch me’ before Nelli Tembe plunged to her death.

Who was Nelli Tembe, the woman
Celeb News

Who was Nelli Tembe, the woman behind AKA? Six things you didn’t know

By Alicia Naidoo13-04-2021 16:49

From being a chef to being related to actress Nondumiso Tembe, here are six things you didn’t know about Nelli Tembe.

AKA nelli Tembe
Celeb News

A tragic love story: Timeline of AKA, Nelli Tembe’s romance [photos]

By Alicia Naidoo12-04-2021 19:31

The lobola was already paid…Rapper AKA and Nelli Tembe shared a short but strong love story. Here is a timeline of their relationship.

LATEST: Nelli Tembe’s shock de
Celeb News

LATEST: Nelli Tembe’s shock death – Everything we know so far

By Alicia Naidoo12-04-2021 13:10

The South African breaks down the facts and rumours surrounding the mysterious death of rapper AKA’s fianceé Nelli Tembe at the weekend.

meghan markle
News

Meghan Markle reportedly files formal complaint over Piers Morgan’s comments

By Cheryl Kahla10-03-2021 16:15

Meghan Markle is reportedly worried that Piers Morgan’s insensitivity towards mental health adds to the stigma.

Harry and Meghan Oprah suicidal
Lifestyle

Meghan told Royals she was suicidal – only to receive this ‘shocking response’

By Tom Head08-03-2021 06:43

Left feeling suicidal and overwhelmed by her role, Meghan asked Royal officials to get her the help she needed – but their alleged reaction was chilling…

Japan appoints Minister for Lo
Lifestyle

Japan appoints Minister for Loneliness after rise in suicide rates

By Erene Roux02-03-2021 10:39

Japan appointed its first Minister for Loneliness in February 2020 after the country’s suicide rate increased for the first time in 11 years.

South Africa:
News

Western Cape: Deadly road leading to ‘suicide hot-spot’ faces closure

By Tom Head22-02-2021 14:33

Yet another suicide has been reported at an infamous ‘suicide hot-spot’ in the Western Cape – and locals are demanding an immediate response.

‘Arendsvlei’ actor Ceagan Aren
Lifestyle

‘Arendsvlei’ actor Ceagan Arendse loses his battle against depression

By Alicia Naidoo16-02-2021 19:14

South African soapie actor Ceagan Arendse was found hanging from a tree in Goodwood, Cape Town, on Sunday morning.

South Africa:
Lifestyle

Voëlklip tragedy ‘deliberate’: ‘Mom didn’t want to live anymore’, says survivor

By Erene Roux25-01-2021 13:13

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), bereavement, isolation, loss of income and fear due to the COVID-19 pandemic are triggering mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones.

TikTok in the dock after 10-yo
Mobile

TikTok in the dock after 10-yo girl dies from asphyxiation during ‘blackout challenge’ in Italy

By Riyaz Patel23-01-2021 18:57

The public prosecutor’s office in Palermo said it has opened an “incitement to suicide” investigation against TikTok after the 10-year-old’s death by asphyxiation.

mother child murder kzn
News

Man commits suicide after torching wife and kids

By Thabo Baloyi16-11-2020 16:01

The man is said to have taken his own life while his daughters, aged nine and 11 years old, died from their extensive burn wounds. Police have opened two cases of murder and one of attempted murder after his wife survived the attack

World Suicide Prevention Day
Lifestyle

World Suicide Prevention Day 2020: What you need to know

By Cheryl Kahla10-09-2020 16:45

World Suicide Day is observed globally on 10 September. The day was organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), and co-sponsor World Health Organisation (WHO).

Gogo rapist
News

Elderly couple murdered in Eastern Cape homestead

By Thabo Baloyi14-06-2020 09:18

In what could be a tragic murder-suicide, the couple’s neighbour discovered their bodies in their bedroom

Durban woman gives birth to COVID-19 positive baby
Africa News

South African woman quarantined in Kenya allegedly commits suicide

By Andrea Chothia27-03-2020 17:03

The woman who allegedly committed suicide was put under mandatory 14-day quarantine in Kenya, in order to be cleared of COVID-19.

Durban bridge
News

‘I’m killing myself,’ says Durban woman before allegedly jumping off bridge

By Andrea Chothia18-01-2020 13:18

A 20-year-old woman allegedly jumped off a bridge after hiking with friends in Durban on Friday 17 January 2020.

murder
News

Limpopo murder-suicide has all the hallmarks of a deadly domestic dispute

By Andrea Chothia03-01-2020 13:43

A woman was found murdered and a man’s body hanging from a rafter in a house in Lephalale, Limpopo, in what could be a possible case of murder-suicide.

mental health
Health and Fitness

World Mental Health Day 2019: ’40 seconds of action’ to raise awareness

By Junie Sihlangu10-10-2019 10:50

Someone loses their life to suicide, somewhere in the world every 40 seconds.

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News

Startling WHO revelation shows a life is lost to suicide every 40 seconds

By Nick Krige10-09-2019 15:12

The World Health Organisation has called on governments around the globe to be more active when it comes to suicide prevention.

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News

RIP Nichume: Financial problems linked to rising star’s untimely death

By Andile Sicetsha12-06-2019 13:28

It is alleged that, despite charting on radio and a busy gig schedule, she had R1 in her bank account.

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News

RIP Nichume: Promising House vocalist has passed away

By Andile Sicetsha07-06-2019 15:54

A young talent that deserved more time to pave her way to success.

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Opinion

Dealing with Internet hysteria in the age of a #MomoChallenge

By Cheryl Kahla21-03-2019 09:18

If you’ve wandered out onto the Internet recently, there’s a good chance you ended up face-to-pixelated face with Momo.

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News

Vlakfontein murder suspect found dead in police custody

By Tom Head24-01-2019 10:43

More shocking news has emerged from the Vlakfontein case, as murder accused Ernest Mabaso was found dead in his cell on Thursday.

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