Study raises concerns over boys' mental health

There are growing concerns over the social and emotional challenges facing South Africa's boy child, especially in disadvantaged communities.

From mental health struggles and absent fathers to violence, substance abuse, and a lack of opportunity, many young boys are being left behind.

The Youth Start Foundation, is an initiative working directly with schools to support boys through its State of the Boy Child program.

They've reached over 60,000 boys nationwide, with the highest engagement in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape.

In studio were are joined by Nkosinathi Moshoana, executive leader of the programme

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