Being digitally present is a form of accountability: it signals that the station is not hiding behind central bureaucracy when communities are scared. It also enhances…
The student says that, after she was abused and belittled, instead of addressing the claims, the college launched disciplinary proceedings against her
Acceptance of abusive workplace situations often has its roots in childhood trauma. There are no simple routes into healing, but the work must be done – and shared
It’s an old problem, but now it’s on new (online) platforms
The increase in mental health challenges in our homes and workplaces calls for greater attention from our leaders
The junior school has been accused by parents of not taking action to stop the alleged verbal and physical abuse by three learners
This generation has no fear of authority. They will not submit to injustice or silently overlook wrongdoing or bullying. What is wrong with us?
It is important to support victims of bullying in academic life and help them become less dependent on potential bullies
Schools cannot resolve a child’s abusive behaviour alone — parents and society teach them to bully
Some principals do not have the skills to compile bullying reports; others fear being victimised. This has led to children battling the scourge alone
Incidents of violence and bullying at schools have been on the spotlight recently
Bongekile Macupe had self-esteem issues because of how she was belittled in primary school.
Users of social media and journalists need to take care when posting or reporting about children and tragic events
UCT vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng talks to Nicolene de Wee about transformation, the bullying claims against her, and her passion for music
The chief executive of the Estate Agency Affairs Board and the deputy chair of the SABC board, shares her take on retrenchments at the public broadcaster and reveals why she…
Former Springbok and current school water polo coach Pierre le Roux has a litany of complaints against him, from body shaming and bullying to being racist to learners
Last week my helper’s daughter started grade 8 at a girls’ high school in Soweto. She told her mother years before going to high school that she wanted to attend a girls school…
The North West MEC education of education says overaged learners should not be admitted into schools because they cause disruptions
Two government ministers said new rules will be tabled before the end of June to force YouTube and social media platforms to pull hateful posts.
In 2012, Rowan du Preez was kidnapped and necklaced, dying later in hospital. Police said his last words implicated a local social justice activist
