It’s no secret that South Africa continues to battle high rates of teenage pregnancy, making it crucial to address the issue responsibly. Taking to her TikTok account, @seson.aa shared a video of herself pleading that mothers who had babies as teenagers should stop celebrating their wins and involving the fact that they had their kids […]
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The Limpopo Education Department is investigating after a 16-year-old grade 10 student gave birth in a toilet at Molautsi Secondary School in Bloodriver, outside Polokwane. According to SABC, the student delivered the baby without assistance on Monday. Her mother confirmed she was seven months pregnant. The school has a history of high rates of student pregnancies, […]
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The good news is that globally there has been a downward trend in the rate of child and teenage pregnancy. The bad news is that in South Africa, it’s on the rise. We are now in a crisis that we cannot afford to ignore. While the numbers may seem insurmountable, it is possible to address […]
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