Guidance with Kathryn Saleem

South Africa is in crisis currently and many individuals face challenging situations such as mental health crises, substance-abuse issues, gender-based violence and other abuse or violence. You or someone you know may be one of them. Reaching out for help can be difficult, but you do not have to face a crisis alone. The confidential services below connect people across South Africa with trained counsellors, practical information and referrals. Keep this guide handy, share it

Recent events, particularly the illegal immigration repatriations from South Africa, have highlighted victim-playing behavior. Not only do we see this in macro-events in the news but also in personal relationships. Victim-playing behavior can appear when a person who has caused harm tries to avoid responsibility by presenting themselves as the one who has been wronged. In the context of crime, misconduct or illegal immigration, this involves shifting attention away from the a

Remember the third Mercury retrograde of 2025 began on 9 November. We are only a few days into this retrograde period and Mercury will remain retrograde until 29 November. This period doesn’t have to be a period of chaos. It can be a period for reflection. This final retrograde of the year in Sagittarius and Scorpio can bring up deep emotions and a need to speak the blunt truth. Use this time for introspection and inner growth. Remember that you can embrace the pause to take

On 15 March 2020, the president of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national disaster due to the coronavirus. I am in full support of our government's approach to containing this disease. In line with the drastic measures announced and suggested to curb the spread of the disease, I will not be available for face-to-face readings until further notice. All workshops will also be cancelled until further notice. I am still, however, available for phone / WhatsApp / Skype