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The Bully Chain: Season 2 : Episode 17 : "The dangers of so-called initiation"

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Pupils, parents and teachers are being urged to report so-called initiation at schools.

For the month of November, HOT1027 News is looking at bullying from every possible angle while roping in the experts to equip us with knowledge to try and tackle the abuse.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more..

16 Nov 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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