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Mthimkhulu: The intellect from the kasi

Departed: Mthimkhulu PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Departed: Mthimkhulu PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The late Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Dumezweni Meshack Mthimkhulu, has been described by many who knew him as an intellect who remained true to his ‘kasi’ roots.

While the nation mourned, residents of Bontleng, White City, New Canada, New Stands and Old Naledi were particularly heartbroken as they received in the news that one of their own, whom they could easily relate with, had passed on.

The 45 year old passed away on Monday at Sidilega Hospital where he had reportedly been hospitalised for some time.

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Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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