DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 26 December 2024

Discussion | GBV epidemic | Silent crisis of untreated mental health issues

EAST LONDON - South Africa is reeling from yet another tragic act of gender-based violence.

This time In Umgababa, KwaZulu-Natal where a man killed his 21-year-old girlfriend and their child.

It comes just days after a similar incident not far away in Umzinto, where Sibusiso Lawrence killed his girlfriend.

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That case sparked national outrage after he posted the act online.

But, there are claims he had a history of mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, and public breakdowns.

Clinical psychologist Vuyolwethu Tuluma spoke to eNCA.

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