Emotional and academic effects of cyberbullying on students in a rural high school in the Limpopo province, South Africa

South Africa experiences a significant amount of dropouts of high school learners every year. Only about 45% of learners who start primary school in a given year write matriculation examinations after 10 years of schooling. A high dropout rate deprives the country of well-informed and competent future leaders. This study looks at the factors that underlie dropout in high schools in the Vhembe district. A random sample of 5 villages was selected from 25 villages which have high schools. A census of high school dropouts in these 5 villages was conducted. About 660 dropouts were obtained and interviewed. Applying regression modeling, this study shows that poor performance, attitude, punishment and pregnancy are the factors affecting dropout in Vhembe, and recommends that educators encourage learners to develop positive attitude to school work and also give extra assistance to under-performing learners, and sex education be given with seriousness to reduce unwanted pregnancies.

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The perceived usefulness of the Internet to high school learners in Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa

SA Journal of Information Management ◽

10.4102/sajim.v21i1.1098 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mpubane E. Matlala ◽

Siyanda E. Kheswa

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

High School ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Limpopo Province ◽

The Internet ◽

Local Municipality

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INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF TEENAGE MOTHERS RESILIENCY IN OVERCOMING ADVERSITIES IN PREGNANCY AND EARLY MOTHERHOOD IN SOUTH AFRICA

Problems of Education in the 21st Century ◽

10.33225/pec/21.79.104 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 79 (1) ◽

pp. 104-117

Author(s):

Robert Kananga Mukuna ◽

Peter J. O. Aloka

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

High School ◽

Teenage Pregnancy ◽

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Teenage Mothers ◽

Teenage Motherhood ◽

Early Motherhood ◽

Rural High School ◽

In Pregnancy

The phenomenon of teenage motherhood is a major concern worldwide. The teenage mothers endure many challenges that could affect their academic goals and successes if there is insufficient support. However, some teenage mothers manage to develop certain forms of flexibility to manage these adversities. This study explored the teenage mothers' resiliency in overcoming adversities in pregnancy and early motherhood at a rural high school in South Africa. Within the Interpretative Phenomenological qualitative paradigm, an exploratory case study research design was adopted. 10 participants (N=10) were selected from a rural high school district using a purposive sampling technique. The study employed semi-structured interviews to collect data. The findings demonstrated that teenage mothers were resilient to continuing and completing their schooling by adopting self-motivation and school and family support. This study suggested that the South African Department of Education should develop a training programme for teenage mothers on psychosocial adjustment mechanisms to help them cope with their situations. Keywords: interpretative phenomenological analysis, rural high school, teenage motherhood, teenage mother resiliency, teenage pregnancy

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The perception amongst a population of high school students in South Africa about ocular manifestations of HIV/AIDS*

African Vision and Eye Health ◽

10.4102/aveh.v71i3.78 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 71 (3) ◽

Author(s):

I. T. Melwa ◽

O. A. Oduntan

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Hiv And Aids ◽

Limpopo Province ◽

Basic Knowledge ◽

School Students ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Ocular Manifestations ◽

Hiv Aids

HIV and AIDS can result in visual impairment, therefore it is important that those who have or atrisk of contracting the disease have a basic knowledge of its ocular manifestations, so that they may seek eye care early. This study assessed the per-ceptions of a sample of senior high school students at the Capricorn district, Limpopo Province, South Africa about the ocular manifestations of HIV/AIDS and its management. Questionnaires were distributed to the students in their classrooms after school hours and upon completion were collected the same day. Data analysis revealed that 27.8% of the participants agreed that HIV/AIDS can affect the eyes. Another 27.8% responded that HIV/AIDS could cause dry eyes. Less than a third (31.4%) indicated that the disease could cause red eyes, 31.5% and 38.1% respectively indicated that HIV/AIDS could cause cancer of the eyelids and the eyeball. About half of the respondents (52%) agreed that the disease could cause swollen eyelids; while about 46% agreed that vision loss or blindness could occur in HIV/AIDS. Many (65.6%) indicated that an ophthalmologist or an optometrist should be consulted for HIV/AIDS-related eye problems and only 16.5% reported that traditional healers could be consulted. Perception about the ocular manifestations of HIV and AIDS is poor among the participants, suggesting a need for awareness campaigns and education. (S Afr Optom 2012 71(3) 117-122)

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