The Bully Chain : Episode 1 : "We have a problem"

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Unesco recognises the first Thursday of November as “ International Day against Violence and Bullying at School , Including Cyberbullying.

But here at Hot1027, we don’t think one day is enough to delve into the rubix cube of bullying.

From the schoolyard, to the workplace, in the family and in the church , bullying is a prolific problem that’s only been amplifed online.

For the entire month of November, Hot 1027 News will be looking at bullying from every imaginable angle, and more importantly, we’ll be roping in the experts to tell you what you can do about it.

Hot 1027’s Tara Penny has more….
1 Nov 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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