The African National Congress Women's League (ANCWL) has raised the alarm over the increasing rate of teenage pregnancy in South Africa and urged government departments to collaborate on a solution.
ANC Women’s League ( ANCWL ) secretary-general Nokuthula Nqaba is calling for urgent intervention to tackle the rise of teenage pregnancy in South Africa .The African National Congress Women's League ( ANCWL ) has expressed concern over the rising rate of teenage pregnancy in South Africa and called for the departments of Basic Education, Health, Social Development, Justice and Constitutional Development to join hands to address the issue.
The ANCWL secretary-general Nokuthula Nqaba said the alarming trend not only jeopardises 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 society.is a multifaceted issue rooted in a variety of societal challenges, including poverty, lack of access to education, and limited awareness regarding sexual and reproductive health,” she said. She added that young women who become pregnant during their teenage years face significant challenges that can affect their emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. The demands of motherhood at such a young age often interrupt education and limited employment opportunities, perpetuating a cycle of poverty that can impact future generations, Nqaba said. “Many of these young mothers are raising children in broken homes or unstable environments, leading to potential neglect and emotional instability for both the parents and the children involved,” she said. “The effects of familial disintegration can be profound, contributing to feelings of isolation and despair among young pregnant women,” Nqaba added. She said the lack of necessary support systems affects healthy child development, further exacerbating the challenge of parenting. which included a 13-year-old teenage girlShe was impregnated by a 28-year-old man, who has since been arrested and expected to appear before court on charges of statutory rap
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