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VOW FM 88.1 — Recent Studies have Found that 24% of South African boy child between grade 8 to 11 had experienced feelings of Depression, hopelessness and sadness while a further 21% had attempted suicide at least once.

In addition, the inability to express their emotions has shown to have a negative impact on their adult life. They are taught not to cry or express their emotions in words and that certain aspects of their personality are not acceptable.

Voice of Wits Host of Area Code, Thato Harvey T chats to Lunga Khuphiso, founder of Man at Work
18 Jun 2020 English South Africa Technology · Music

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