Amnesty International South Africa says adolescent pregnancy is a social health and economic issue affecting children in South Africa. According to the report, all corners of society must act quickly to end the crisis.  In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of adolescents and young girls becoming pregnant. Researchers found that between April 2017 and September 2021, the number of births to young girls and adolescents between 10 and 14 years of age increased by 48.7%.

<p>Amnesty International South Africa says adolescent pregnancy is a social health and economic issue affecting children in South Africa. According to the report, all corners of society must act quickly to end the crisis.  In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of adolescents and young girls becoming pregnant. Researchers found that between April 2017 and September 2021, the number of births to young girls and adolescents between 10 and 14 years of age increased by 48.7%.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.</p>

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