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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

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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

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.

Suicide school gauteng
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.

nichume siwundla
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.

rip nichume siwundla
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.

momo suicide challenge
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.

vlakfontein sibusiso ernest khoza
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.

Western Cape rape primary school
News

Mother of Grade 11 student wants teacher removed for alleged bullying

By Cheryl Kahla14-01-2019 14:41

Her mother contacted the Education Department’s district office to investigate.

Things invented by south africans
Lifestyle

Ipsos have ranked South Africans as “the most ignorant in the world”

By Tom Head07-08-2018 09:13

Don’t shoot the messenger on this one. Out of a 38-country study, SA topped the table for all the wrong reasons.

Soweto woman honours her fathe
Lifestyle

Soweto woman honours her father’s legacy by running to raise money for SADAG

By Caryn Edwards08-03-2018 10:22

33-year-old Google video specialist, Zanele Hlatshwayo has pledged to run 18 races to honour her father and raise money for a cause close to her heart.

Jo’burg man talks suicidal man
Lifestyle

Jo’burg man talks suicidal man off a bridge and saves his life

By Caryn Edwards31-07-2017 10:30

Spencer Kitson saw a man standing on the edge of a bridge in Douglasdale, Johannesburg and stopped to make sure he was alright.

South Africans and the biggest
News

South Africans and the biggest stars mourn the death of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington

By Nic Andersen21-07-2017 12:24

A truly sad moment for the global music community.

Is suicide the 3rd leading cau
News

Is suicide the 3rd leading cause of death for South Africans aged 15-24?

By Africa Check18-05-2017 08:00

A South African community newspaper has claimed only car accidents and murder kill more young people in the country. The data doesn’t support the claim.

South Africa: Stressed out, de
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South Africa: Stressed out, depressed and suicidal

By The South African02-07-2015 08:22

In South Africa there are 23 completed suicides and 230 attempted suicides every day.

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