School violence doesn’t happen in isolation: what research from southern Africa is telling us

By: Gift Khumalo, Durban University of Technology; Bokang Lipholo, and Nosipho Faith Makhakhe, Durban University of Technology, The Conversation

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Published: November 26, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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By Gift Khumalo, Durban University of Technology; Bokang Lipholo, and Nosipho Faith Makhakhe, Durban University of Technology

School violence is a global public health phenomenon. This is when learners and teachers are the victims of physical and psychological abuse, cyber threats and bullying, fights, gangsterism, and the use of weapons at school.

The consequences of school violence are dire. There are implications for learners, teachers, the school and the community. Violence undermines the …

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