Why every teenager needs mental health screening

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Mental health struggles often go unnoticed in teens, and according to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), 9% of teen deaths in South Africa are caused by suicide, and female suicides peak between the ages of 15 and 19 years.

The teenage years are famous for being emotionally tumultuous. Teens are almost expected to be moody, volatile, and uncommunicative with their parents and this expectation can make it harder for parents to identify when teens are struggling with mental health. Also, according to data from UNICEF, 32% of South African teens show symptoms of anxiety or depression.

New netball court thanks to Netball Legend and PEP

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - As part of PEP’s ongoing commitment to uplifting communities and empowering young girls through the PEP mini Netball programme, the brand reached out to Netball legend Dumisani Chauke to give one lucky school the opportunity to win a new netball court worth R200 000!

SAPS not hiring - contrary to social media posts

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has alerted the public to be cautious, as false social media postings regarding recruitment for trainees are doing the rounds.
SAPS has indicated that they are concerned over these false statements, as online applications for police trainees have not yet been advertised and the online application portal is not available at this stage.