South Africa has one of the highest 'teen pregnancy' rates in the world. According Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) over 90-thousand girls aged ten to 19 years gave birth from March 2021 to April 2022 in all nine provinces. Yesterday, the Eastern Cape Department of Health expressed shock and concern after a 12-year-old girl gave birth at a health facility in Komani in the Chris Hani District Municipality. One of the root causes for those stark statistics is a crime called statutory rape. What is the most effective way of dealing with teenage pregnancy?  Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Lovelife's National Manager for Healthy Lifestyles, Thabiso Mokoena

South Africa has one of the highest 'teen pregnancy' rates in the world. According Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) over 90-thousand girls aged ten to 19 years gave birth from March 2021 to April 2022 in all nine provinces. Yesterday, the Eastern Cape Department of Health expressed shock and concern after a 12-year-old girl gave birth at a health facility in Komani in the Chris Hani District Municipality. One of the root causes for those stark statistics is a crime called statutory rape. What is the most effective way of dealing with teenage pregnancy?&nbsp; Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Lovelife's National Manager for Healthy Lifestyles, Thabiso Mokoena

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Activists call for swift prosecution and imprisonment for men who impregnate children between ages of 10 and 14-years-old

A Cape Town father and former teacher is calling for a major rethink of homework in South Africa. Joseph Nefdt has launched a petition titled "Stop all educational homework in South Africa," arguing that excessive homework is leaving many children overwhelmed and stressed. He spoke to Elvis Presslin 

A Cape Town father and former teacher is calling for a major rethink of homework in South Africa. Joseph Nefdt has launched a petition titled "Stop all educational homework in South Africa," arguing that excessive homework is leaving many children overwhelmed and stressed. He spoke to Elvis Presslin&nbsp;

Cape Town father launches "Stop all educational homework in South Africa" petition

The police in Limpopo say they are intensifying crime prevention efforts through Operation Shanela II, which recently led to the arrest of 27 suspects, including one in possession of dagga worth over R2 million in Hoedspruit. A 38-year-old foreign national was arrested shortly after entering the Hoedspruit Central Business District while driving a white bakkie. Upon searching the vehicle, police discovered 22 sacks of dagga, graded as Swaziland dagga, with an estimated street value of over R2 million. Elvis Presslin spoke to Police Spokesperson in Limpopo Colonel Malesela Ledwaba

The police in Limpopo say they are intensifying crime prevention efforts through Operation Shanela II, which recently led to the arrest of 27 suspects, including one in possession of dagga worth over R2 million in Hoedspruit. A 38-year-old foreign national was arrested shortly after entering the Hoedspruit Central Business District while driving a white bakkie. Upon searching the vehicle, police discovered 22 sacks of dagga, graded as Swaziland dagga, with an estimated street value of over R2 million. Elvis Presslin spoke to Police Spokesperson in Limpopo Colonel Malesela Ledwaba

Limpopo suspect arrested in possession of dagga valued at over R2 million

The South African Democratic Teachers Union and the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa, have raised concerns about governance and possible financial mismanagement at the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. They say the ETDP SETA Board opposed a controversial Marshalltown office lease over safety, compliance and cost concerns, but allege those decisions were ignored. The unions are now calling for urgent action, including stopping further payments, securing assets, launching an independent investigation, and suspending the Acting CEO. Elvis Presslin spoke to Basil Manuel, executive director of NAPTOSA....

The South African Democratic Teachers Union and the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa, have raised concerns about governance and possible financial mismanagement at the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. They say the ETDP SETA Board opposed a controversial Marshalltown office lease over safety, compliance and cost concerns, but allege those decisions were ignored. The unions are now calling for urgent action, including stopping further payments, securing assets, launching an independent investigation, and suspending the Acting CEO. Elvis Presslin spoke to Basil Manuel, executive director of NAPTOSA....

Activists call for swift prosecution and imprisonment for men who impregnate children between ages of 10 and 14-years-old

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