South African Women Face Mental Health Crisis Due to Financial Stress

Four University of Pretoria (UP) staff members came out tops at the 2025/2026 National Science and Technology Forum

South African women face a compounding mental health crisis driven by financial instability, societal pressures, and systemic gaps in care. With women reporting 10% to 15% more financial stress than men and struggling against a “superwoman” archetype, experts are calling for gender-sensitive healthcare and intentional economic inclusion during Women’s Month. The pressure to maintain a … Read more