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School bullying’s lasting impact on learners

Bullying in schools can have long-term effects on social adjustment, self-confidence, and academic motivation. While some schools implement innovative strategies to combat bullying, eradicating it remains a challenge. Speaking to VOC Breakfast on Monday, Bhavna Lutchman, Online Counselling Project Manager at Childline South Africa, highlighted the severe consequences of school and online bullying. “Bullying can have significant long-term effects on learners, impacting their emotional, psychological, and academic well-being. From our […]

today24 February 2025

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WCED urges public to stop sharing videos of learners being bullied

The distribution of recordings depicting schoolchildren fighting has been denounced by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). According to the WCED, a video of a recent assault on a female student at Lotus High School has gone viral on social media. According to WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond, the bullying is being perpetuated by individuals who share the recordings and pictures. "These incidents portray a deep lack of humanity and compassion […]

today7 February 2025

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Bullying in Cape schools: Parents urged to take accountability as violence escalates

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Two recent incidents of alleged bullying at Cape Town schools have resulted in two boys being stabbed and hospitalized, while a girl was severely beaten in an attack that went viral on social media last week. Additionally, the discovery of a girl’s body in a school storeroom in the Overberg community has raised serious concerns about safety in schools. Speaking to VOC Breakfast on Monday, Vanessa Le […]

today19 August 2024

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Local Islamic High school in spotlight for bullying incident

LOCAL Darul Arqam High School in Mitchells Plain has issued a statement following a bullying incident that has gone viral across social media at the Islamic learning institution. According to the statement issued by the Board of Management, the public has been assured that urgent measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of the affected student. Subsequently, a disciplinary process has been started against the perpetrator and […]

today15 November 2022

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Education department takes a stand on racism and bullying in schools

The Basic Education Department says it will embark on a multifaceted school campaign across all provinces. It says this is part of fighting the many social ills in schools such as gender-based violence, bullying and racism. Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule, says the campaign will be conducted in conjunction with other government departments and other state entities. Speaking during the tabling of the department’s budget vote for […]

today20 May 2022

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Sadag says focus on bullies could help mitigate the phenomenon

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) says there’s a need to focus on bullies. Sadag says at times people who hurt others are themselves hurting and crying out for help. The call comes in the wake of a Limpopo learner, Lufono Mavhunga, who took her own life after a video of her being bullied went viral on social media. Mavhunga family disappointed with how the school handled the […]

today25 April 2021

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