# AfriForum’s anti-bullying campaign recently reached 810 learners at Mayville Primary School in Pretoria. Statistics reveal that one in ten learners drop out of school to avoid being bullied in South Africa. According to Childline, in 2024 it had noted a 109-percent increase in calls related to bullying in schools compared to 2023. AfriForum says bullying awareness is important as it helps learners to understand the negative consequences of bullying, and to treat others with empathy and kindness.
AfriForum’s anti-bullying campaign reached Mayville Primary School learners