JOHANNESBURG - Bullying in South Africa is no longer confined to schoolyards it has become a national crisis.
From playgrounds to WhatsApp groups, children are facing relentless harassment that leaves deep emotional scars.
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Experts warn that the psychological trauma caused by bullying can last well into adulthood, affecting education, relationships, and mental health.
With nearly half of all pupils experiencing some form of bullying, mental health professionals are calling for urgent and coordinated intervention not just from schools, but from government and broader society.
- Matakanye Matakanya, General Secretary of the National Association of School Governing Bodies discuss the scale of the crisis and what needs to be done with eNCA.