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Derailed: Episode 41: "Burnout has become a badge of honour in SA"

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As we enter the final stretch of the year, experts are reminding us that we have annual leave for a reason.

As part of our Mental Health focus this month, we're looking at burnout – especially within the South African context - where working overtime is often seen as a ''badge of honour''.

HOT1027’S Tara Penny has more…
23 Oct 2AM English South Africa Health & Fitness

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