Modern bravery is not quite what you think

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There's a difference between bravado and bravery. To some people bravery seems to be heroic actions, and to others it could be as simple as finally seeing a doctor. It turns out that in a modern world people have a different idea of what it means to be brave.

2 Sep 2025 5AM English South Africa News

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