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Passionate youth activist shepherds Katlehong youngsters towards a brighter, safer future

South Africa

Passionate youth activist shepherds Katlehong youngsters towards a brighter, safer future

By Thom Pierce

High dropout rate - Pregnant learners need support to finish their schooling

Maverick Citizen

High dropout rate - Pregnant learners need support to finish their schooling

By Marecia Damons

HIV is not over, warns UNAids director for SA after emergency meeting

South Africa

HIV is not over, warns UNAids director for SA after emergency meeting

By Naledi Sikhakhane

South Africa

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

By Kholofelo Mphahlele

Northern Cape drought takes its toll on young people’s mental health

South Africa

Northern Cape drought takes its toll on young people’s mental health

By Jorisna Bonthuys

Sexual violence driving high pregnancy rate among 10- to 19-year-olds in South Africa

South Africa

Sexual violence driving high pregnancy rate among 10- to 19-year-olds in South Africa

By An Wentzel

Comprehensive sexuality education: Why it matters

South Africa

Comprehensive sexuality education: Why it matters

By Angelica Pino

Basic education – SA still struggles to fulfil a rights covenant Mandela signed in 1994

South Africa

Basic education – SA still struggles to fulfil a rights covenant Mandela signed in 1994

By Demichelle Petherbridge, Mbekezeli Benjamin and Hopolang Selebalo