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EDUCATION

Why some boys are choosing toilets over classrooms

The author reflects on a high school incident that highlights a deeper issue: why many black boys in South Africa are disengaged from the education system. With matric results…

  • Siyabulela Sandi
7 min read
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

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