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Whatsapp bullying leads to teenage girl taking her own life

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Another incidence of bullying is believed to be at the centre of what has led a 13-year-old Doornpoort Primary School pupil in Pretoria to commit suicide.
The parents of the Grade 7 pupil found her body in her bedroom on Monday.
The Sinoville Crisis Centre, which deals with matters affecting young children and teenagers, asked that the child's identity not be disclosed.
According to the centre, the teen sent her friend an image of herself, which was distributed among pupils on various WhatsApp groups. The pupils mocked and shamed her.
It is believed that the deceased was criticised about her physical appearance and that she felt humiliated and feared going to school.
Cassey Chambers from the South African Despression and Anxiet group joins us now…
20 Feb 2019 English South Africa Technology · News

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