LISTEN: Anti-bullying NPA programme launched

LISTEN: Anti-bullying NPA programme launched

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in KZN has launched a province-wide anti-bullying ambassador programme. 

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The initiative, in collaboration with the provincial Department of Education and NPO TruLife, was launched in Durban on Friday 


The NPA says it aims to empower learners against bullying, foster a culture of safety and inclusion and peer-led support in schools. 


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" There will be a Life Orientation teacher or counselors at schools that will be the receipt or receive the information from the ambassadors, the anti-bullying ambassadors. So that information will be relayed to the NPA. 


"The NPA will then make a decision in terms of is this a case and prosecute the case."


The NPA's Omashni Naidoo explains how the campaign will be monitored.

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