By Thapelo Molefe
The African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) has raised concerns over the rising rates of teenage pregnancy, urging urgent and collective action to address the crisis.
This follows the arrest of a 28-year-old man accused of impregnating a 13-year-old girl who gave birth on Christmas Day at Seshego Hospital.
In Limpopo alone, 31 teenagers reportedly gave birth on the same day.
ANCWL Secretary-General Nokuthula Nqaba described teenage pregnancy as a “multifaceted issue” rooted in poverty, inadequate education, and limited sexual health awareness.
She warned that the rising numbers jeopardize the health and well-being of young girls while undermining the stability of families and communities.
“This alarming trend not only jeopardizes the health and future prospects of our young girls but also underscores the critical issues surrounding broken homes, inadequate parenting structures, and the overall social fabric of our society,” Nqaba said in a statement on Friday.
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