Gauteng accounts for most of the births, with 184 newborns but, of great concern is new mothers who are underage. This includes a 13 year-old who gave birth in Seshego, Limpopo. Three 15-year-olds gave birth in Kwazulu-Natal, and a 16-year-old in the North West. This, once again, highlights the crisis of teenage pregnancy in South Africa. The alarming number of teenage pregnancies is tempering festive season celebrations. Five teens gave birth on Christmas Day, including three in KwaZulu-Natal. Tshegohaco Moagi was in conversation with Litha Betha, social justice advocate and Zibuse Kunene, chairperson of dads in the picture. 

Gauteng accounts for most of the births, with 184 newborns but, of great concern is new mothers who are underage. This includes a 13 year-old who gave birth in Seshego, Limpopo. Three 15-year-olds gave birth in Kwazulu-Natal, and a 16-year-old in the North West. This, once again, highlights the crisis of teenage pregnancy in South Africa. The alarming number of teenage pregnancies is tempering festive season celebrations. Five teens gave birth on Christmas Day, including three in KwaZulu-Natal. Tshegohaco Moagi was in conversation with Litha Betha, social justice advocate and Zibuse Kunene, chairperson of dads in the picture.&nbsp;

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Younger Children Giving Birth in South Africa: The Social Crisis

2024 was a remarkable year for elections as voters in more than 60 countries went to the polls. It also turned out to be a difficult year for incumbents and traditional political parties. WIth many countries rattled by rising prices, some found themselves divided over cultural issues and angry at the political status quo, but voters were clear in sending their message of frustration. We are in conversation with U.S Diplomat, Brooks Spector,  Lulu White, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elections Management Consulting Agency of Africa and Advocate and Human rights activist and Election observer mission in the African Continent, Sipho Mantula about the election year that was.  

2024 was a remarkable year for elections as voters in more than 60 countries went to the polls. It also turned out to be a difficult year for incumbents and traditional political parties. WIth&nbsp;many countries rattled by rising prices, some found themselves divided over cultural issues and angry at the political status quo, but voters were clear in sending their message of frustration. We are in conversation with U.S Diplomat, Brooks Spector,&nbsp; Lulu White,&nbsp;Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elections Management Consulting Agency of Africa and Advocate and Human rights activist and Election observer mission in the African Continent,&nbsp;Sipho Mantula about the election year that was.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Political Year that Was

The South African stokvel sector is massive and controls vast financial resources. It holds an estimated R49.5 billion in member savings and has some 11.6 million participants. We are in conversation with Wendy Selebi who is a Financial Coach and financial education podcast host , Let’s Talk Money with Wendy Selebi as we unpack new and innovative stockvel trends

The South African stokvel sector is massive and controls vast financial resources. It holds an estimated R49.5 billion in member savings and has some 11.6 million participants. We are in conversation with Wendy Selebi who is a Financial Coach and financial education podcast host , Let&rsquo;s&nbsp;Talk Money with Wendy Selebi as we unpack new and innovative stockvel&nbsp;trends

New age stokvels

Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is rampant in South Africa, spanning across ages, in urban and rural areas, across all communities, genders, classes and all forms of social markers, and in both private and public spheres. Additionally, according to the latest crime statistics, a rape is reported very 12 minutes in SA. In the past year 1 116 children were killed and 1 501 were victims of attempted murder, while 25 196 children were seriously assaulted, and the conviction rate is minimal. We are in conversation with KwaZulu-Natal premier, Thami Ntuli and News24 Journalist,  Karyn Maughan. 

Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is rampant in South Africa, spanning across ages, in urban and rural areas, across all communities, genders, classes and all forms of social markers, and in both private and public spheres. Additionally, according to the latest crime statistics, a rape is reported very 12 minutes in SA. In the past year 1 116 children were killed and 1 501 were victims of attempted murder, while 25 196 children were seriously assaulted, and the conviction rate is minimal. We are in conversation with KwaZulu-Natal premier, Thami Ntuli and News24 Journalist,&nbsp; Karyn&nbsp;Maughan.&nbsp;

Younger Children Giving Birth in South Africa: The Social Crisis

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