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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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George teacher suspended after video shows pupil left out of ‘Pie Day

The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) has suspended a teacher from Thembalethu Primary School in George after she allegedly humiliated a Grade 1 pupil who could not afford to participate in the school’s "Pie Day". A widely circulated video of the incident shows the young boy sitting with his head bowed at his desk while his classmates eat pies and drink juice. In the clip, the teacher can be […]

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