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Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act

Poor abortion access in Eastern Cape fuels illegal and unsafe terminations

South Africa

Poor abortion access in Eastern Cape fuels illegal and unsafe terminations

By Khanyisa Mapipa, Sibusisiwe Ndlela and Thokozile Mtsolongo

The shade of the baobab is no more — sleep well, beloved Prof Eddie Ronald Mhlanga

South Africa

The shade of the baobab is no more — sleep well, beloved Prof Eddie Ronald Mhlanga

By Tlaleng Mofokeng

Big acts, little access: The disconnect between South Africa’s abortion policies and lived realities

South Africa

Big acts, little access: The disconnect between South Africa’s abortion policies and lived realities

By Boitumelo Masipa & Thembi Mahlati

International Safe Abortion Day: New clinical guidelines for South Africa to empower healthcare workers

South Africa

International Safe Abortion Day: New clinical guidelines for South Africa to empower healthcare workers

By Marion Stevens and Daphney Nozizwe Conco

Despite abortion being legal for 23 years, there’s still a way to go

South Africa

Despite abortion being legal for 23 years, there’s still a way to go

By Karabo Mafolo

It’s time to make good on the promise of the Termination of Pregnancy Act

South Africa

It’s time to make good on the promise of the Termination of Pregnancy Act

By Daphney Nozizwe Conco

Strengthening Referrals: Step One to addressing the challenges of Conscientious Objection in abortion services

South Africa

Strengthening Referrals: Step One to addressing the challenges of Conscientious Objection in abortion services

By Ntandho Godi

Op-Ed: More must be done to realise rights to access safe and legal abortion

South Africa

Op-Ed: More must be done to realise rights to access safe and legal abortion

By Louise Carmody & Mandy Mudarikwa

Op-Ed: The ‘Choice on the Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill’ and its moral shortcomings

South Africa

Op-Ed: The ‘Choice on the Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill’ and its moral shortcomings

By Tanya De Villiers-Botha