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New research shows a steep decline in adolescent pregnancy rates across all nine provinces from 2021 to 2025, reversing course from previous years. It’s good news, even if it’s not clear why it’s happening. (Unsplash)
BIRTH RATES AMONG TEENS

Teen pregnancies are dramatically dropping. But researchers aren’t sure why

New research shows a steep decline in adolescent pregnancy rates across all nine provinces from 2021 to 2025, reversing course from previous years. It’s good news, even if it’s…

  • Tanya Pampalone
8 min read
PETER BARRON

Roll-out no walkover

Over the next 10 to 15 years more than five million HIV-positive South Africans will die from the consequences of HIV/Aids unless treated. This is our very own holocaust.…

  • Staff Reporter
8 min read