{"id":1182,"date":"2025-12-02T09:12:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webrangers.co.za\/?p=1182"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:12:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:12:23","slug":"web-rangers-launches-national-anti-bullying-awareness-campaign-to-protect-children-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webrangers.co.za\/?p=1182","title":{"rendered":"\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bWeb Rangers Launches National Anti-Bullying Awareness Campaign to Protect Children Online\u200b\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg, South Africa\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>11\u00a0November\u00a02025\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>–<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>Moxii\u00a0Africa\u00a0(formerly Media Monitoring Africa –\u00a0MMA) and its partners, under<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u00a0the\u00a0Web Rangers Programme\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span>are excited to\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>launch<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>its\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>Anti-Bullying Awareness Month Campaign<\/span><\/b>. From the\u00a0<\/span>11<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>November 2025 to 28 November 2025<\/span><\/b>, we are\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0calling on all South Africans\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span>(<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>educators, parents, guardians, and community\u00a0leaders<\/span>\u200b<\/span>)<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>to take collective action against the growing epidemic of bullying, cyberbullying, and online violence affecting children across the country.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>The spate of\u00a0<\/span>recent reports<\/span><\/a>\u00a0have shown that incidents of online bullying and digital gender-based violence are rising at an alarming rate, often with devastating consequences for<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0children<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>.<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0In response, Web Rangers is dedicating\u00a0the month of November\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span>2025\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span>to raising awareness, sharing resources, and promoting safe and responsible online behaviour among children and<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u00a0families.\u00a0Moxii\u00a0Africa\u2019s\u00a0\u00a0Public<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0Skills and Media Skills Programme Manager\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u2013<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0Phakamile\u00a0Madonsela\u00a0says\u00a0\u201c<\/span>\u200b<\/span>This campaign is more than awareness \u2014\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a national call to action. Every adult, whether a parent, teacher, or community leader, has a duty to make digital spaces safe for children. Protecting them from online harm starts with us.\u201d<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>Through weekly online content,\u00a0and parent-focused resources, the campaign encourages families to engage, learn, and spread positive digital practices. Parents and caregivers who interact with Web Rangers\u2019 content stand a chance to win one of\u00a0<\/span>ten R500 Takealot vouchers<\/span><\/b>, as a fun incentive to stay connected and informed.<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Anti-Bullying Parent Newsletter 1<\/a>
\nAnti-Bullying Parent Newsletter 2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>For those who want to\u00a0be involved, here are the steps to follow:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \u200b<\/span><\/b>Follow any one of the Web Rangers Social Media accounts\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. \u200b<\/span>Instagram – @WebRangersZA\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. \u200b<\/span>TikTok – @WebRanggersSA<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. \u200b<\/span>Facebook \u2013 Web Rangers SA\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. \u200b<\/span>WhatsApp Channel \u2013https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Vak7lCH3gvWcdFVFIB0V\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. \u200b<\/span><\/b>Repost\u00a0or\u00a0share at\u00a0least\u00a0one WR campaign post and comment\u00a0on\u00a0learning\/experiences\u00a0and what\u00a0you\u00a0will do better\u00a0going forward<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              1. \u200b<\/span><\/b>Engage in our\u00a0parent\u2019s\u00a0newsletters\u202fduring campaign\u00a0month\u00a0and share\u00a0your\u00a0feedback<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>The campaign will culminate in the\u00a0<\/span>Web Rangers Parent Online Safety\u00a0Webinar<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>Tuesday, 2 December<\/span><\/b>\u00a0where experts will share practical tips for keeping children safe and emotionally supported in digital spaces\u00a0and the competition winners will be announced.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                \u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>For more information, follow Web Rangers\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span>on the various platforms:<\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n