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flag South Africa faces a youth bullying crisis, with 74% of Grade 5 students bullied monthly, driven by violence, poor support, and systemic neglect.

flag A surge in violent school bullying across South Africa, fueled by normalized violence and systemic failures, has sparked national concern, with viral videos and student testimonies exposing assaults, stabbings, and deaths. flag Data shows 74% of Grade 5 students face bullying monthly, yet most fear reporting due to retaliation or disbelief. flag Experts link the crisis to widespread corporal punishment, domestic abuse exposure, and under-resourced schools lacking counselors and support. flag Youth are demanding accountability, pushing for systemic change beyond punitive measures toward empathy, restorative practices, and non-violent discipline.

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