Semester 2 2025 – DUE 17 August 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
Case Study Research as a Qualitative Research Method: An
Application to the Thabela High School Bullying Incident
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Overview of Case Study Research
3. Key Features of Qualitative Case Study Research
4. Justification for Using a Case Study Approach
5. Application: The Thabela High School Bullying Incident
6. Ethical Considerations
7. Limitations and Strengths of Case Study Research
8. Conclusion
9. References
1. Introduction
School bullying remains a critical concern globally, affecting
learners' emotional, psychological, and academic wellbeing. In
South Africa, the recent viral video of a bullying incident at
Thabela High School has reignited public discourse on the
prevalence and handling of bullying in schools. This paper provides
a detailed discussion on case study research as a qualitative
research method, applying it to the Thabela High School incident.
Through this lens, the paper explores how a real-life context can be
studied to derive in-depth understanding and possible interventions.