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lifestyle

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Lady Zamar addresses backlash from trolls

Mbappe
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Mbappe’s ‘bae’ Rose Bertram addresses child entrapment claims

Volker Turk
News

UN rights chief wants online hate safeguards in 2023

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Volker Turk
News

UN rights chief wants online hate safeguards in 2023

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Celeb News

‘My body is still recovering’: Babes Wodumo on her weight loss

By Nokwanda Ncwane11-09-2022 15:03

Babes Wodumo has responded to cyberbullies who had a lot to say about her weight loss after recent pictures of her were circulated online.

Samthing Soweto weight loss
Celeb News

‘I am going through a lot’: Samthing Soweto on his weight loss

By Nokwanda Ncwane23-05-2022 13:19

Artist, Samthing Soweto has addressed concerns about his weight loss. He was cyberbullied after sharing a picture showing a slimmer frame.

Babes Wodumo
Celeb News

‘I still stood’: Babes Wodumo fights back against cyberbullies

By Naledi de Wee01-03-2022 10:47

‘Cyberbullies came like a flood’: Award-winning gqom star Babes Wodumo speaks out against online bullies ahead of her return to music.

Pearl Thusi
Celeb News

‘Hypocrite’: Pearl Thusi calls out cyberbullies – but gets dragged instead

By Megan van den Heever24-02-2022 12:04

‘You recruit bullies and reward them’: One tweep replied to Pearl Thusi, who called for cyberbullies to be cancelled after Riky Rick’s death.

DJ Tira has faced the wrath of fans after his tweets on Riky Rick
Celeb News

‘He’ll make everything about him’: Tira slammed for Riky Rick tweets

By Megan van den Heever23-02-2022 13:40

South African tweeps have turned on DJ Tira in the wake of his tweets surrounding the tragic death of rapper Riky Rick …

Amnesty Twitter
Lifestyle

Amnesty International SA slams Twitter for ‘risk of online abuse’ to women

By Denika Herbst07-12-2021 18:24

Amnesty International South Africa is accusing Twitter of not doing enough to protect women against cyber abuse.

Melanie Du Bois talks mental health
Celeb News

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By Megan van den Heever25-10-2021 16:54

Melanie du Bois and a number of other stars are shedding light on their struggles amid Mental Health Awareness Month.

‘I wasn’t aware of Black Twitt
Celeb News

‘I wasn’t aware of Black Twitter’: Kgomotso Ndungane on quitting ‘RHOD’

By Alicia Naidoo24-07-2021 13:20

After constantly being dragged on Twitter, ‘RHOD’ star Kgomotso Ndungane opens up on how the cyberbullying affected her.

Actress Tina Jaxa
Celeb News

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By Rae Seleme22-07-2021 21:16

Veteran actress Tina Jaxa just scored her first presenting gig on Moja Love in their new show, ‘Clap Back’.

gabrielle
Entertainment

#MusicExchange: Rapid-fire Q&A with sassy young go-getter Gabrielle

By Martin Myers02-06-2021 21:19

The multi-talented 14-year-old Gabrielle has recently released her debut single, ‘Nasty’, and will be on our screens in M-Net’s ‘Reyka’ this month.

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Lifestyle

#SharingPositivity: Here’s how to unite against online bullying and harassment

By Cheryl Kahla12-11-2020 14:53

The #SharingPositivity movement calls on South Africans to stand up against cyberbullying and online harassment.

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Health and Fitness

The many forms of cyberbullying: Bongekile’s story

By The South African09-07-2020 16:16

Cyberbullies go out of their way online to destroy someone else’s confidence, but the experts say being a bully in itself is a problem.

DA Gauteng school online admissions
Technology

Cybersecurity: Beware the dangers of online schooling

By Cheryl Kahla30-04-2020 20:41

Distance learning may become the new normal – but there are new risks in this virtual school environment. Here’s what you need to keep in mind.

international day stand up against bullying
Lifestyle

International Stand Up to Bullying Day: What you need to know [video]

By Cheryl Kahla28-02-2020 16:34

International STAND UP to Bullying Day, observed in February and November, is a semi-annual event in which participants sign and wear a pink shirt to take a visible, public stance against bullying.

bullying cyberbullying
Online

Social media platforms need to take a stand against cyberbullying

By Cheryl Kahla28-02-2020 15:23

The International Stand Up to Bullying Day serves as an opportunity to take stock of cyber-bullying and how it’s impacting your children. Sadly, social media platforms aren’t doing enough.

Safer internet day
Online

Safer Internet Day: How proactive parents can protect their children [video]

By Cheryl Kahla11-02-2020 13:02

Safer Internet Day is observed annually on 11 February. It is a world-wide event used to raise awareness about online safety. Everyone is encouraged to help create a better online environment.

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