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Derailed: Episode 44: Robbi Kempson - "In those days rugger buggers didn't talk about it"

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Former Springbok Robbi Kempson says South African men should embrace conversations around mental health, instead of suffering in silence – when help is readily available.

As part of our focus on mental health this October , we're looking at how the conversation has changed over the past few decades..

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
24 Oct 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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