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September is Suicide Prevention Month, but for many advocates, the crisis extends far beyond a single awareness campaign.
South Africa's suicide rate has risen sharply over the past two decades, with organisations such as SADAG reporting dozens of suicide-related deaths every day.
Mental health activists warn that limited access to public mental healthcare, growing social pressures and persistent stigma continue to leave many South Africans without the support they need.
One of those voices is Khanyisa Malahlela, founder of The Legacy Collective, who believes the country needs year-round action, not just seasonal conversation, to address a growing mental health emergency. She joins us now in studio.
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