19 suicides in less than 2 years – are we missing the signs?

Nineteen reported suicides by school learners in less than two years. Nineteen. The last week alone has seen two: a grade 12 learner at Rhenish Girls High School in Stellenbosch, and another student from Camps Bay High School. Just a week ago, 15-year-old Tamar Snyman allegedly hung herself in the school’s sickbay at Scottsville High school in Kraaifontein. It’s evident that the when … Continue reading 19 suicides in less than 2 years – are we missing the signs?