By Dr Ali Hamdulay, CEO, Metropolitan Health. As mental health needs rise and become increasingly intertwined with physical health, World Mental Health Day on 10 October is a timely reminder that South Africa needs to make
For years, Tebele Makhetha measured success in qualifications, promotions and greater responsibility. But when parts of the life she had carefully built began to fall away, she was forced to reconsider what strength, resilience and
As exchange control rules grow more complex, Clara AI helps people understand what SARS requires before their funds get stuckFor non-residents with money or income in South Africa, and for South African residents transferring money
Every day in South Africa, an estimated 23 people die by suicide, while another 460 attempt suicide.The impact is particularly concerning among younger people. Globally, suicide is the third-leading cause of death among people aged
South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa
Lyra Southern Africa’s latest behavioural health data reveals a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure.Drawn from
As Movember shines a global spotlight on men’s health, the conversation around mental wellbeing in the workplace has never been more urgent. Across sub-Saharan Africa, new data reveals a concerning mental health landscape - where 48% of
As businesses race to close out the year, a growing threat is quietly eroding South Africa’s productivity: workplace burnout. With 36% of employees experiencing daily stress and over 71% disengaged at work, the impact on the economy is staggering
At Tuesday Consulting’s most recent Table Talk Tuesday, Dr. Mothomang Diaho, a medical doctor and Gestalt-trained coach, challenged leaders to rethink how they view wellness in the workplace.“Burnout isn’t just an individual issue, it’s a
In South Africa, burnout among professionals is a pressing reality, with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) revealing in a recent report that 52% of employees surveyed have been diagnosed with a mental health condition,
