Mapping the Common Law Development of Physician- Administered Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide against the Background of the Application of the Bill of Rights by Ntokozo Mnyandu

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Euthanasia in South Africa: Philosophical and theological considerations by Mojalefa L.J. Koenane

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Developing the common law crime of murder in relation to physician-assisted suicide and physician-assisted euthanasia: Revisiting the missteps of Stransham-Ford v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services 2015 (4) SA 50 (G) by Ntokozo Mnyandu

“…The paper reflects on the court’s attempt in Stransham-Ford v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services to develop the common law in relation to physician assisted suicide and physician assisted euthanasia. It does so by first considering whether lawful avenues which may potentially curtail life bring meaningful relief for persons facing terminal illness and intractable suffering. …”
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The impact of COVID-19 on cyberbullying: A delictual claim for emotional harm? by Franaaz Khan

“…Some victims of cyberbullying have even committed suicide. Lunfuno Mavhunga a grade 12 pupil from Nzhele in Limpopo earlier in 2021 committed suicide after a video of her being bullied by her fellow pupils went viral. …”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE NEED OF POLICE OFFICIALS FOR TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES – A QUALITATIVE APPROACH by Herman Strydom, Karel Botha, Pieter Boshoff

“…The risk factors include post-traumatic stress, acute stress, depression, alcohol abuse, suicide and impaired productivity. It is therefore important that officials have direct access to support. …”
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THE ROLE OF SUPERVISORS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE IN THE SUCCESSFUL UTILISATION OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME by Edith de Winnaar, Florinda Taute

“…Murder and suicide are common amongst members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and supporting statistics to this effect are regularly highlighted in the media (Allers, 2006:2). …”
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Beyond the rhetoric of Genesis 34:1–28: Understanding the rape epidemic during the COVID-19 pandemic by Favour Uroko, Solomon Enobong

“…It leads to low self-esteem, hate, suicide as well as the death of the aggressor or victim. …”
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EDITORIAL by Sulina Green

“…Four articles focus on issues in child and family welfare such as family preservation, parenting skills, needs and circumstances of adolescent orphans in foster care, and adolescent girls who present with suicidal behaviour. …”
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PSIGOSOSIALE BEHOEFTES VAN ADOLESSENTE DOGTERS MET SELF-MOORDGEDRAG by Andrea Du Toit, Herman Strydom

“…This article focuses on the psychosocial needs of adolescent girls who present with suicidal behaviour, which can be attributed to a variety of circumstances. …”
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