Helpmekaar students are taking a stand against homophobia and stereotypes
Updated | By Lee-Roy Wright
A number of students are speaking out and shaving their hair in order to bring awareness to those being affected by bullying through being gay and stereotypes.
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Bullying in schools has been an ongoing act that has affected the lives of many pupils.
Recently, news broke regarding a possible severe case of bullying, after the death of a primary school learner from a school in Benoni on the East Rand. The Gauteng Education Department is currently investigating the matter.
Jannes Erasmus, from the theater production 'Vir.Ander', posted a few videos to his Facebook page showing a number of students from Helpmekaar Kollege shaving their heads in an act to stand up against bullying.
Martin and Tumi spoke to Xander, a pupil from Helpmekaar Kollege who lost a friend due to bullying because he was gay, about them taking a stand.
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