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Bullying is an issue that has been a cause for concern in schools for years, but it appears to be getting worse...
What's more, reports of bullying tragically ending in death have become too common, as seen in the suicide of Limpopo pupil Lufuno Mavhunga in April, and more recently, the passing of Worcester-based teen Leboang Arnold.
According to reports, Arnold had sustained head trauma after being assaulted by fellow students during school hours and died the following day after suffering an epileptic fit.
His aunt, who spoke with the Daily Voice, confirmed that the cause of death had been deemed the bullying incident.
"He died from the injuries he incurred when he was beaten up at the school. He was beaten mostly on the head," she said.
As a parent or an educator, you might be asking yourself:
Has bullying in SA reached a crisis point?
What can I do to prevent this?
How do I support children through it?
What are the signs?
Watch Parent24's live webinar about school bullying and find the answers to these questions, plus some helpful tips from qualified professionals.
Our panelists include:
Kate Tregan Rowe: Emotional Wellness Coach and founder of Explorare, an initiative dedicated to teaching others how to grow the skills needed to create the relationships they want.
Tina Thiart: An activist for women’s rights and founding member of the 1000 Women Trust, which has launched an anti-bullying skills training campaign.
Cwayita Vellem: A legal expert and family mediator at LAW FOR ALL who volunteers in her local community and mentors children, teaching them about their rights and the law in South Africa.
Phakama Sibango: An educator at Fisantekraal Primary School who says bullying is one of the most serious issues across all of society, as she calls for more guidance from leaders.
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