South Africans are now the unhappiest they have ever been since the Bureau of Market Research began compiling its Happiness Index in 2012. This unhappiness is aggravated by various economic, political and social events
Their research shows we have reached the highest levels of unhappiness in the current economic and political climate. They now stand at 74.3 and 77.4 points respectively, compared with 54.9 and 62 in 2014.
However, this trust in others carries the risk of leaving oneself vulnerable and exposed to possible disappointment and betrayal. They are particularly distrustful of the police and the military, government healthcare, public transport and the media.
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