CyberBully Fighter

28/09/2021

There's a lot of education that needs to occur, in terms of parents/guardians understanding what sort of content their child/teen is presented on their smartphones. Such as invasion of their privacy, access to inappropriate content, communicating with strangers. Let's spread awareness together. Let's

28/09/2021

Parents if you are struggling with your child/teen or finding it difficult to educate them on the issue of cyberbullying. Please follow and contact The South African Depression & Anxiety Group. A non-profit organization that contains a team of patients, psychiatrists, and psychologists who can help educate both you and your child on the issue of cyberbullying.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSADAG/

SADAG manages a counselling & referral call centre for all 9 provinces in SA, with an extensive database of state & private health care facilities, providers, practitioners, rehabilitation centres, shelters, social workers, & Mental Health professionals.

27/09/2021

Statistics have shown that the utilization of the internet including web-based media has increased during COVID-19 and the lockdown with 69% of youth somewhere in the range of 16 and 24 years of age utilizing the internet.

24/09/2021

Many parents are not aware of cyberbullying here are the top 3 tips shared by (SAPS) South African Police Service that can help with dealing with the issue. Your child/teen could be a victim parents please make use of these tips.

24/09/2021

Here are Tips for children or teens dealing with cyberbullying. These tips will help protect you from being cyberbullied. Don't be afraid to speak and reach out to your parents, teachers, and guardians for help or support. Lets

24/09/2021

Many parents, teachers, children/teens are not aware of cyberbullying. Let's spread the word, let's educate others. Let's

22/09/2021

Here's something to look forward to on 26 May 2021, the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 was finalized (but has not yet come into effect) and is regarded as a major milestone that brings South Africa’s cybersecurity laws in line. This Act will assist with curbing cyberbullying.

22/09/2021

Here's a link to a blog that explains to parents 5 signs your child is spending too much time online. The blog also gives tips and advice to help your child.

Is your child spending too much time online? Not many of us realise just what too much time on a screen is really doing to us and our children. Spending too much time on social media can cause issues we may not even be aware are happening. Too much time online couuld be doing this to your child...

22/09/2021

South Africans use the internet for an average of 8 hours and 25 min each day. Internet usage in South Africa sits at 55%. High internet usage for the youth puts them at risk of being cyberbullied by strangers. Parents, please monitor the hours your child spends online.

21/09/2021

Statistics show that victims of cyberbullying are more likely to commit su***de. In South Africa 9.5% of unnatural teen deaths are su***de. 17.6% of teens have attempted su***de and 31.5% of these attempts required medical attention. Parents, please understand how serious this is.

21/09/2021

What makes cyberbullying more extreme for the young victims is that the perpetrator is usually unidentifiable. This has a major negative impact/influence on the victim. Parents, please advise your children to not engage and share information with people they do not know online.

21/09/2021

If you are wondering about the effects of cyberbullying, and how you might help a child who is struggling, read on to learn more in this guide for parents.

What is cyberbullying? It occurs with online bullying and harassment. Take a look at the serious consequences and effects in this guide.