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Keeping Kids Safe Online: A Conversation with Dean McCoubrey 🌍💻🔒

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With children spending more time on social media and gaming platforms, digital safety has never been more critical. Enter MySociaLife’s Hero Program—a free online safety initiative designed to teach South African pre-teens how to navigate the internet responsibly.

In this episode, Samm Marshall speaks with Dean McCoubrey, Founder of MySociaLife, about:
🔹 The biggest online risks facing young people today 🚨
🔹 How the Hero Program is empowering kids with digital literacy 🏫
🔹 Why cyberbullying, misinformation & privacy protection must be taught early 📲
🔹 The role of corporates & schools in creating safer digital spaces 👩‍🏫

Tune in to discover how education is shaping a smarter, safer online future for the next generation. #DigitalSafety #OnlineLearning #CyberWellness #MySociaLife
12 Feb English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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