CYBERBULLYING.

Cyberbullying is rampant and may have negative consequences on its victims. It  could lead to anxiety, depression, and suicide. The perpetrator does it with the intention of causing emotional damage to the victim. It is prevalent amongst teenagers.

Types of cyberbullying include but are not limited to harassment on social media, email, messaging apps, and blogs. Cyberbullying includes sending mean or insulting messages or pictures, posting embarrassing photos of someone, or harassing them with texts or chat sessions.  

Cyberbullying can have an enormous impact on an individual’s digital citizenship. Learners need to understand that they need to be accountable for their actions. As education stakeholders, it’s important to create campaigns and platforms that inform students about the negative impacts of cyberbullying, and they respective consequences. 

DID YOU KNOW that according to a global survey by YouGov South Africa has the fourth highest rate of cyberbullying worldwide? The survey found that one out of five teenagers falls prey to cyberbullying 84% of classmates know of someone who has been victimized. This is indicative of how serious this matter really is!