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Child psychologist calls for early intervention in bullying cases

Teddy Bear Foundation clinical director, Dr. Shaheda Omar, says schools must move beyond punitive approaches to effectively address bullying among learners. This follows the death of a Grade 6 learner from Pholosho Primary School in Alexandra, who took her own life after allegedly consuming poison. According to the family, the child left a letter stating that bullying by classmates contributed to the death, and also apologised for her actions. Omar […]

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Milnerton High incident reignites concerns over bullying at schools

The viral video of the violent bullying incident at Milnerton High School in Cape Town has sparked outrage on social media, over the apparent lack of accountability and school safety. In the disturbing footage, a group of boys, some reportedly from the school’s first rugby team—using belts and hockey sticks to assault a Grade 10 learner, while others cheer, record, and verbally abuse the victim. The incident, which allegedly occurred […]

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