Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Should schools ban cellphones?

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Springs Boys' High School on the East Rand of Johannesburg has implemented a no-cellphone policy during school hours. The school posted the notice on its Facebook page, stating that the policy will be effective from Monday, 2 February 2026. Breakfast with Martin Bester saw this post and debated whether schools should ban cellphones. This is what the team and our listeners had to say.
4 Feb 12AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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