While South Africa has a strong culture of family and social connectedness, it’s become increasingly evident that we are not immune to an epidemic of loneliness. Rapid urbanisation, crime and a history of social dislocation have served to isolate more and more people than ever before. I have been involved in the promotion of public […]

The leading cause of loneliness stress in South Africa at a population level is largely linked to socio-economic factors, including high unemployment rates, urbanization, and social inequality. These factors lead to weakened community ties and social isolation, compounded by migration for work, which separates families and support networks. Workplace-related stress is also significant due to

The latest release from Statistics South Africa, Marriages and Divorces (P0307) [2023], offers not only statistical data but a profound reflection on the evolving social and legal meaning of marriage in the country. While headlines often focus on the rise and fall of divorce rates, a more fundamental shift is unfolding quietly: fewer South Africans are choosing