| Bullying has become a serious and persistent crisis among South African learners, intensified by the rise of social media and smart devices where harmful content can spread faster than adults can intervene. With more than 1 in 3 children experiencing bullying in the past year alone, it’s crucial for parents, schools, tech platforms, and communities to work together to help children build resilience and learn how to respond safely. Because bullying is rooted in daily relationships and amplified online, the effects can be severe—sometimes even leading to self-harm. As parents and caregivers, we have an important role to play. To support you in guiding your child through online aggression or exposure to violent content, here are five practical tips you can start using today. A quick preview: 5 ways to support your child with cyberbullying • Remind them it’s not their fault. • Encourage them not to respond to bullies. • Save screenshots & report harmful behaviour. • Create a safe space for them to speak up. • If your child is bullying others, respond with guidance and care, not blame. Our Web Rangers Anti-Bullying Campaign is still going strong – be part of our campaign and you can win R500 Takealot vouchers just for getting involved. Here’s how to enter (it takes 2 minutes):Follow Web Rangers on your favourite social platform Instagram: @WebRangersZA, Facebook: @WebRangersSA, TikTok: @WebRangersSA,and X (formerly Twitter): @MediaMattersZAShare, repost or comment on any of our campaign postsComplete the the quick poll at the bottom of this email and Sign up for our Parent Anti-Bullying Webinar below to find out if you are a winner: |
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Nyakaza Media Solutions, founded to empower schools, helps learners research, write, and publish newsletters, bulletins, and maintain websites. With a mission to promote dialogue on issues affecting young people, the organisation encourages learners to celebrate excellence, embrace growth, and strive for greatness. Nyakaza Media Solutions aims to foster better individuals and future South African leaders through positive and productive behaviour.