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Anti-bullying campaign comes to Paterson Park

As part of the campaign, the play Primary School Calls was performed, addressing bullying and peer pressure.

On August 8, Jozi Youth Empire (JYE) and Mzansi Film Academy, through arts and culture, hosted an anti-bullying campaign at Paterson Park.

The morning kicked off with a talk from Norwood Police Station’s Sergeant Muhure Mamabolo, who explained the importance of honesty and integrity to Thuto Ke Lesedi College learners.

Read more: There is no place for bullying in our society

As part of the campaign, learners performed a play titled: Primary School Calls, a powerful script that addresses bullying, peer pressure, and social media resilience.

South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug’s community worker Constance Tsoka. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Founder of JYE and script writer Mapula Mojela explained that the play touches on the issue of substance abuse, aiming to educate learners about the impact of these challenges on their lives. “Through creative expression and performance, the campaign encouraged open dialogue and awareness among learners in a meaningful and relatable way.”

South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug’s community worker Constance Tsoka also gave a talk to the learners about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes.

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Asanda Matlhare

Asanda is a Rosebank Killarney Gazette multimedia Journalist. She covers community-related affairs. Asanda was previously an intern at The Star and The Citizen Newspaper

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