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The Bully Chain : Episode 16 : When Banter Becomes Bullying

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When does banter actually become bullying ?

Many of us will be able to pinpoint the exact moment that a joke got out hand.. leaving someone open to being hurt.

Today is "International day against violence and bullying at school".

But here at Hot 1027 news we’re looking at the rubic's cube of bullying from every possible angle over the course of November.

Hot 1027’s Tara Penny has more…

10 Nov 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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