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KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  ANC IS READY TO CONVENE THE 5TH NATIONAL GENERAL COUNCIL  The African National Congress ( ANC ) affirms its full readiness to convene the 5th National General Council ( NGC ), which officially commences tomorrow,  This gathering of the oldest and most enduring liberation movement marks a critical moment of reflection, evaluation, and reaffirmation of the Movement’s historic mission. The NGC provides the ANC with an opportunity to pause, take stock, and honestly assess the strides made and the setbacks encountered in the march toward the National Democratic Revolution .  It is no secret that our organisation continues to face sustained pressure from those who seek to undermine its authority, distort its heritage, and dilute the symbols of our liberation. These machinations, including recent attempts by certain political formations to appropriate our legacy, will not deter the ANC from advancing the principles of freedom, d...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™ ONLINE_EDITOR©®™ SUICIDE AMONG SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is deeply concerned about the escalating rates of suicide among young people in South Africa.  South Africa has a significant and growing suicide crisis, with a national rate of around 23.5 per 100,000 people, one of the highest in Africa. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29.   Research indicates that nearly one in five learners has attempted suicide at least once, while many more report persistent sadness, depression, hopelessness, trauma, bullying, and the emotional impact of socio-economic hardship. For young people living with disabilities, the risks can be even higher due to stigma , exclusion, and limited access to support services.  The DWYPD emphasises that suicide is preventable. Protecting the mental well-being of young people requires a society-wide commitment. Families, schools, gov...