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26 February 2025 Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain one of South Africa’s most pressing yet overlooked public health challenges. While significant strides have been made in tackling HIV, the high prevalence of STIs such as gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis continues to place millions at risk. The consequences of these infections extend far beyond individual health, affecting fertility, increasing vulnerability to HIV, and placing additional strain on an already b

19 February 2025 In South Africa, women have the legal right to access safe, legal abortions. Since the introduction of the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act in 1996, abortion has been legal up to the 20th week of pregnancy. This significant piece of legislation was passed with the aim of safeguarding women’s reproductive health, providing them with the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies, and reducing the dangerous, often deadly consequences of unsafe, ill

12 February 2025 Child marriage remains a disturbing reality in South Africa, despite ongoing efforts to reform outdated legislation. While the country’s legal framework is evolving to protect children, loopholes still allow minors—some as young as 12—to enter into marriage under certain conditions. This practice not only violates fundamental human rights but also exposes children, particularly girls, to lifelong consequences that impact their health, education, and economic

5 February 2025 And we're back! As we step into this month of love, let's take a hard look at its darker side... Forced love is never love. Gender-based violence is running rampant in South Africa—so what’s being done about it? February, often regarded as the month of love, is a time when people exchange gifts, declarations of affection, and celebrate romantic relationships. However, there’s a far more dangerous and insidious side to love that often goes unspoken: Gender-Base