Stop The Share: Wced Acts Against School Violence And Online Abuse

The Western Cape Education Department WCED has recently been made aware of multiple videos depicting violent altercations among learners both within and outside school premises.

Minister Brent Walters, Head of the WCED, issued a statement condemning these incidents and the subsequent sharing of such content on social media platforms.

One of the primary concerns raised by the Western Cape Education Department WCED is the increasing violence among learners and the apparent lack of empathy displayed in the viral videos . These disturbing clips reveal a severe deficiency in compassion and respect among students.

Schools implicated in these incidents have confirmed that disciplinary measures are underway and counselling support has been provided to those affected.

The sharing of such violent content online further aggravates the trauma experienced by victims and promotes a culture of abuse. The emergence of WhatsApp channels dedicated to spreading such footage is particularly alarming, as it perpetuates harm and normalises the humiliation of learners. Legally, the unauthorised distribution of these videos raises significant concerns.