One in seven moms in South Africa are teenagers. Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism says nearly 365 teenage girls give birth in South Africa every day, with 10 of those daily births to moms younger than 15. The organisation says moreover and according to data from the Human Sciences Reseach Council, many young moms in South Africa also have HIV. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Bhekisisa's News Editor, Anna-Maria van Niekerk

One in seven moms in South Africa are teenagers. Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism says nearly 365 teenage girls give birth in South Africa every day, with 10 of those daily births to moms younger than 15. The organisation says moreover and according to data from the Human Sciences Reseach Council, many young moms in South Africa also have HIV. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Bhekisisa's News Editor, Anna-Maria van Niekerk

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One in seven moms in South Africa are teenagers

The March and March Movement has hit out at authorities after its founder, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, was charged with incitement to commit violence.The lobby group calls the decision disappointing, saying the state should rather address the underlying issues than target its leader. Ngobese-Zuma handed herself over to police at Point Station yesterday. She denies any wrongdoing and insists the protests outside Addington Primary School against the placements of undocumented foreign nationals over South Africans were peaceful. Elvis Presslin spoke to March and March Movement leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

The March and March Movement has hit out at authorities after its founder, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, was charged with incitement to commit violence.The lobby group calls the decision disappointing, saying the state should rather address the underlying issues than target its leader. Ngobese-Zuma handed herself over to police at Point Station yesterday. She denies any wrongdoing and insists the protests outside Addington Primary School against the placements of undocumented foreign nationals over South Africans were peaceful. Elvis Presslin spoke to March and March Movement leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

March and March Movement Criticises Authorities After Founder Charged With Incitement

Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane is condemning a recent visit by Israeli embassy officials to public institutions in the province. Mabuyane says the officials visited healthcare facilities and Walter Sisulu University without the provincial government's knowledge or consent. He's rejecting what he calls a "sinister deal" and says the King had no mandate to negotiate with Israel. For more clarity Elvis Presslin spoke to Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane's spokesperson, Sonwabo Mbananga

Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane is condemning a recent visit by Israeli embassy officials to public institutions in the province. Mabuyane says the officials visited healthcare facilities and Walter Sisulu University without the provincial government's knowledge or consent. He's rejecting what he calls a "sinister deal" and says the King had no mandate to negotiate with Israel. For more clarity Elvis Presslin spoke to Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane's spokesperson, Sonwabo Mbananga

Eastern Cape Premier Condemns Visit by Israeli Embassy Officials to Public Institutions

Thousands of film and TV workers are set to march in Cape Town and Pretoria this week, to protest the government's handling of the industry. The "Save SA Film Jobs" coalition says the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's film and TV incentive system is in crisis, with approvals stalled for almost two years and productions collapsing. The coalition warns that without urgent intervention, the industry faces "deindustrialization" and job losses. Elvis Presslin spoke to Chairperson of Animation South Africa, Xolile Vundla

Thousands of film and TV workers are set to march in Cape Town and Pretoria this week, to protest the government's handling of the industry. The "Save SA Film Jobs" coalition says the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's film and TV incentive system is in crisis, with approvals stalled for almost two years and productions collapsing. The coalition warns that without urgent intervention, the industry faces "deindustrialization" and job losses. Elvis Presslin spoke to Chairperson of Animation South Africa, Xolile Vundla

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