Cancel culture and social media bullying rife in rural schools, master's student finds

A teacher researching social media found pupils were afraid of being regarded as weak if they complained about being harassed on social media

19 September 2024 - 21:46 By LWAZI HLANGU

A KwaZulu-Natal teacher has found social media bullying in rural schools is not taken as seriously as in urban schools, though it is just as prevalent...

There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.

From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.

For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.

Already subscribed? Sign in below.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.