At Sea Point High, a 14yearold boy was forced to pay older students “protection money.” This scary situation was kept secret in hidden corners of the school. A short video clip of the bullying went viral, showing everyone the problem. This incident made people see that the school’s safety rules were not working, and now, the bullies are facing serious legal trouble.
The South African Schools Act provides schoolchildren with the option to request protective orders against individuals who harass them, aiming to prevent selfharm or suicide. Minors aged 10 or older found guilty of bullying could face imprisonment. Children can request protection orders without parental consent.
Levern José, a top finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant, is facing accusations of being a high school bully. Several women took to Twitter to share their encounters with José, who hails from the Northern Cape. While the Miss SA pageant has chosen not to comment on the matter, the allegations have cast a shadow over José’s participation in the competition.
