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Itumeleng Senetla

Itumeleng Senetla is a research assistant in the Centre for Social Science Research, University of Cape Town, where he focuses on policies affecting young people and school retention for pregnant and mothering adolescents.

In sub-Saharan Africa, more than 6-million pregnant and parenting girls are out of school. Research shows one of the best ways to help young moms build a life for them and their babies is to help them to finish secondary school. (Envato Elements)

ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY

3 FEB 2025

6 million young moms in Africa are not in school — but they could be

However, restrictive policies, stigma, discrimination and financial hardship can stand in the way of girls continuing their education

Shanice Kasura
Itumeleng Senetla
Chiedza Chinakwetu
Alice Armstrong
Jane Kelly

8 min read