Contraception at schools on Gauteng’s agenda
By Persomé Oliphant —
Gender activists have welcomed talks between two departments about ways to reduce teenage pregnancies, but no decision has yet been taken.
Gender activists have welcomed talks between the Gauteng departments of education and health about introducing contraception in schools.
“All provinces should ensure that contraception is provided to teenage pupils at schools and that condom distribution takes place,” said Remmy Shawa, of the gender advocacy organisation Sonke Gender Justice.
The two departments have been exploring ways to deal with the problem of teenage pregnancy.
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