"it is important that the school and the parents refer these learners for psychosocial support, which is provided by the department of basic education, or consult free resources or local clinics for a referral," says tlhapane.

"kubalulekile ukuthi isi kole nabazali bathumele laba bafundi ukuthi bathole usizo ngokwengqondo, oluhlinzekwa ngumnyango wezemfundo eyisisekelo, noma baxhumane nezinsiza zamahhala noma imitho lampilo yendawo ukuze bezodluliselwa phambili," kusho utlhapane.
