The 2025 matric results, to be announced by Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul on 13 January 2026, carry a heavy emotional weight for South African teens, with educational psychologist Dr Nombuso Gama warning that shame and catastrophising can trigger mental‑health crises, urging parents to first validate their children’s pain before offering options and support.
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