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Teenage pregnancies in SA: What are the RISKS?

Pregnant learners in South Africa need creches and compassion to keep them in school

Pregnancy not an end to girls’ education

Teenage pregnancies in SA: What are the RISKS?

Pregnant learners in South Africa need creches and compassion to keep them in school

By The Conversation 13-01-23 11:05

After Boitumelo gave birth she decided not to go back to school. She assumed that, because she was now a mother, she would be barred from returning.

Pregnancy not an end to girls’ education

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele 13-06-22 11:00

According to the Department of Social Development, the age of consent to sex is 16, however if children engaging in sexual acts together are aged between 12 and 16, they will not be criminally charged, provided the age difference between them is two years or less.

Motshekga: Department seeks more measures to prevent youth pregnancies

By Samantha Riddle 24-02-22 18:15

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says that her department is seeking out more measures in a bid to combat early pregnancy.

‘Close your legs!’ – Limpopo Health MEC’s advice to schoolgirls SLAMMED

By Tom Head 12-01-22 16:25

It’s little wonder this speech has infuriated many – and Limpopo Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba has sparked a massive outcry on Wednesday.

Up to one in four African girls have their first child before the age of 18 hence such a young age can lead to high depression.

Teen Pregnancy: Gender Commission keeping close watch on new policy

By Thabo Baloyi 23-12-21 12:29

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga gazetted a new policy mandating schools to report underage teen pregnancies to police

Teen pregnancy crisis: Schools will be OBLIGATED to tell police

By Thabo Baloyi 19-12-21 14:33

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has gazetted a new policy on the prevention and management of teenage pregnancy

KwaZulu Natal teen crisis: 21 000 young girls fall pregnant

By Siseko Gwegwe 21-11-21 19:23

Talk about a calamity. KZN has reported 21 000 girls fall pregnant in the current financial year. The victims are 15 years and younger.

‘It’s unfair’: Pearl Modiadie on contraceptives for nine-year-olds

By Alicia Naidoo 16-11-21 10:59

While 600 girls aged nine to 10 gave birth in 2020, Pearl Modiadie does not approve of subjecting minors to contraceptives.

Teenage pregnancies in SA: What are the RISKS?

Pregnant learners in South Africa need creches and compassion to keep them in school

Pregnancy not an end to girls’ education

Teenage pregnancies in SA: What are the RISKS?

Pregnant learners in South Africa need creches and compassion to keep them in school

Pregnancy not an end to girls’ education

Motshekga: Department seeks more measures to prevent youth pregnancies

‘Close your legs!’ – Limpopo Health MEC’s advice to schoolgirls SLAMMED

Teen Pregnancy: Gender Commission keeping close watch on new policy

Teen pregnancy crisis: Schools will be OBLIGATED to tell police

KwaZulu Natal teen crisis: 21 000 young girls fall pregnant

‘It’s unfair’: Pearl Modiadie on contraceptives for nine-year-olds

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