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Whether the choice is to defer pregnancy until the 40s or to remain child-free altogether, one thing is clear: women are redefining the path of motherhood, embracing the power of choice.
As South Africa grapples with rising teen suicide rates, a growing movement urges communities to shed the stigma surrounding mental health and take proactive steps toward prevention.
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Dr Dennis Matotoka of the Commission for Gender Equality discusses the barriers that prevent teenage mothers from returning to school in South Africa and highlights the need for evidence-based interventions.
Following a recent incident of baby abandonment in Verulam, the KZN Department of Social Development reveals that financial hardship and teenage pregnancies contribute to this ongoing issue.
Recent statistics reveal a troubling rise in teenage pregnancies in the Western Cape, with significant implications for education and public health.
Gauteng Health Department clarifies stance on contraceptives for school girls amid controversy
The Basic Education Portfolio Committee in South Africa is prioritising the challenges of teenage pregnancy and statutory rape, seeking public input to develop effective interventions.
Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale said that adolescent pregnancies are on a downward trend following an increase during the Covid-19 pandemic
Initially, the man faced a charge of statuary rape as well as sexual grooming of a minor, however, the sexual grooming charge was dropped due to lack of evidence.
Teenage pregnancy in South Africa is a pressing issue, with over 122,000 teenagers giving birth last year. Stakeholders, including the SANCF and ANCWL, are calling for urgent action to address this crisis.
On New Year’s Day, KwaZulu-Natal welcomed several newborns, including a concerning number of births to teenage mothers, prompting discussions on teenage pregnancies.
Calls for intensive dialogue on teenage sexual health rise as KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane addresses alarming teenage pregnancy rates during a Christmas celebration.
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba cautioned medical professionals that failing to report such instances of statutory rape could result in criminal charges being brought against them.
Following the recent teenage pregnancy cases on Christmas Day, including a 13-year-old teenage girl who gave birth, the ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) is urging the departments of Basic Education, Health, Social Development, Justice and Constitutional Dvelopment to address the root causes of the crisis.
The birth of over 570 babies this Christmas was a cause for celebration. However, the reality faced by young mothers in South Africa is a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the crisis of teenage pregnancy.
Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the man met the girl in Seshego in January, and they were intimate in May.
Experts at the UKZN conference highlight alarming rates of adolescent pregnancies in Eastern and Southern Africa
Veronicca Ndhlovu, once a 17-year-old girl struggling with a discriminatory healthcare system, now leads the charge for youth-friendly sexual health services in South Africa. Her journey highlights the urgent need for improved sexual health education and support for young people facing the realities of teenage pregnancy and HIV.
Veronica Molefe’s journey from a scared teenager to a passionate health advocate shines a light on the urgent need for youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services in South Africa.
A young mother stepped up for her child after enduring years of abuse from her partner. She wishes for other women to not ignore any red flags and flee at the first sign of danger.
The viral TikTok clip serves as a fulcrum for a critical conversation around the challenges of teenage pregnancy in South Africa, posing essential questions about cultural practices versus legal obligations.
People rummaging through the bin on JB Marks Road in Glenwood in Durban made a horrifying discovery of a foetus.
The Innovation Festival Durban’s youth community expo in Cato Manor is empowering young people through collaboration and valuable resources.