South Africa

Bridging generations: how young RX Radio advocates are shaping disability awareness

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Maverick Citizen

Access to contraception and mental healthcare services is critical to empowering women in SA’s rural areas

By Celene Coleman and Hanifa Mahlangu for Spotlight

Maverick Life

Young SA teens are struggling — Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression

By Mirriam Mkhize, Claire van der Westhuizen and Katherine Sorsdahl

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Home truths — the importance of teaching children moral principles

By Mark Potterton

Africa

‘Female adolescent struggles are often overlooked’ – health and wellbeing experts

By Michelle Banda

Maverick Citizen

It’s wrong to describe violence perpetrated against very young adolescents as ‘teenage pregnancies’

By Nandipha Mabindisa

South Africa

Is the future of South Africa’s TB plans locked up in the mysterious minds of teens?

By Joan van Dyk for the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism

Africa

Sexual and reproductive health rights in Africa still viewed through a patriarchal lens

By Githinji Gitahi and Samukeliso Dube

South Africa

Little people, big feelings — assisting children with panic attacks and disorder

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

South Africa

Youth mental health – the importance of discussion and stripping away stigmatisation

By Michelle Banda

South Africa

Covid-19 has been hard on kids’ mental health – more support is needed urgently

By Kholofelo Mphahlele

South Africa

An interdict on Covid teen vaccination will harm basic education and violate pupils’ rights

By Julia Chaskalson and Zeenat Sujee