(Article from SABC News)
The Eastern Cape province is grappling with a statutory rape crisis as the number of pregnant underage invreased this year and there are concerns that such cases are not being prosecuted successfully.

Statistics from the Eastern Cape Health Department reveal that between April and July this year a total of 117 girls aged 10 to 14 years gave birth at provincial public hospitals. During the same period last year, the province recorded 94 cases of children giving birth. We are joined on the line by Okuhle Mdodana from Childline in the Eastern Cape.

(Article from SABC News) The Eastern Cape province is grappling with a statutory rape crisis&nbsp;as the number of pregnant underage invreased this year and there&nbsp;are concerns that such cases are not being prosecuted successfully.
Statistics from the Eastern Cape Health Department reveal that&nbsp;between April and July this year a total of 117 girls aged 10 to 14&nbsp;years gave birth at provincial public hospitals.&nbsp;During the same period last year, the province recorded 94 cases of&nbsp;children giving birth.&nbsp;We are joined on the line by Okuhle Mdodana from Childline in the&nbsp;Eastern Cape.

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Better Together is a mid-morning lifestyle show hosted by seasoned broadcaster Ntombi Phiri and produced by Nthabi Mamabolo. The show caters for ranging topics of conversation such as our daily social media and entertainment round up with lifestyle reporter Simply Chuene, Counsellor Mme Claudine Mofokeng wa Makgetha gives professional advice to those experiencing troubles in their lives, we shines the spotlight on people and centres making a difference in their communities, our fitness instructor Maite Makgato affords professional health tips to the listeners, Business Analyst Rofhiwa Madzena gives an update on leading business conversations, the show also celebrates different people across the spectrum doing amazing things in their lives, doctors are brought on board to give expert health advice, respective legends are brought in to reminisce on the music that shaped their lives, property related questions are also answered, we hang out with your favourite celebrities and we also afford up and coming DJ&rsquo;s the platform to showcase their talent.

Better Together is a mid-morning lifestyle show hosted by seasoned broadcaster Ntombi Phiri and produced by Nthabi Mamabolo.

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Better Together is a mid-morning lifestyle show hosted by seasoned broadcaster Ntombi Phiri and produced by Nthabi Mamabolo.

The show caters for ranging topics of conversation such as our daily social media and entertainment round up with lifestyle reporter Simply Chuene, Counsellor Mme Claudine Mofokeng wa Makgetha gives professional advice to those experiencing troubles in their lives, we shines the spotlight on people and centres making a difference in their communities, our fitness instructor Maite Makgato affords professional health tips to the listeners, Business Analyst Rofhiwa Madzena gives an update on leading business conversations, the show also celebrates different people across the spectrum doing amazing things in their lives, doctors are brought on board to give expert health advice, respective legends are brought in to reminisce on the music that shaped their lives, property related questions are also answered, we hang out with your favourite celebrities and we also afford up and coming DJ’s the platform to showcase their talent.

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From Backstage to some of South Africa’s most memorable productions, Lorcia has seamlessly moved between dance and acting, while continuing to use her experience and passion to inspire and mentor others.

Lorcia Cooper is a dancer, choreographer and award-winning actress whose career has spanned decades. From the Cape Flats to the stage, television and beyond, she has built a remarkable career defined by talent, versatility and resilience.
From Backstage to some of South Africa&rsquo;s most memorable productions, Lorcia has seamlessly moved between dance and acting, while continuing to use her experience and passion to inspire and mentor others.

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