South Africa
Mental health crisis deepens among South Africa’s first responders
--- Zenande Mpame 30 Oct 2025South Africa’s frontline heroes are silently battling a growing mental health crisis. On average, one member of the police dies by suicide every week. In the 2024/25 reporting period alone, 54 police officials took their own lives, bringing the total to more than 300 police suicides in just seven years. These numbers tell a story of burnout, ..Read More


