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Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman from the De Zicht Estate in Richwood, the police confirmed on Friday last week.

Angela Zingelwako, a learner from Bosmansdam High School, was recently made the junior provincial police commissioner after making a good impression on the senior police management. The 16-year-old says she always dreams big and one day wants to be i

10 June 2022 marked the 57th anniversary of the Merriman Lions Club in Goodwood and it made history when they elected their youngest ever president who is only 24 years old.

Over the past year and a half, the pandemic threw the educational journeys of learners into disarray. Many schools responded with mitigation measures that

Weekend Breakfast host Sara-Jayne King chats to education expert Dr. Jacques Mostert about the mental health of LGBTIQ+ teens.

An estimated 24% of teenagers between the ages of 11 to 19 suffer from depression caused by the home environment, 25% are subject to cyber-bullying and loneliness - 92% of LGBT youth report depression during the ages of 11 to 19.

Mood Disorders - Know The Signs & Ways To Help Your Teen

According to an education and mental health expert, the prevalence of mood difficulties among young people is increasingly becoming a global concern, with disruptions caused by Covid-19 and lockdowns exacerbating existing challenges.

""When dealing with an anxious child, it is vital not to lecture or interrupt them, or to jump to conclusions or mock their fears." Photo: Supplied/ The ADvTECH Group Anxiety at school is not a new phenomenon; however, educators and parents alike recognise that there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of anxiety among children in the past year. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns and measures to ensure the safety of children who are back at school or in t...

Anxiety At School, Helping Your Child Survive And Thrive