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#TeenPregnancy| commission looks at ways of fighting this scourge

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The commission for Gender Equality has held an imbizo aimed at looking at the scourge of teenage pregnancy in South Africa. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the CGE Commissioner Mulalo Nemataheni said the numbers are skyrocketing and serious interventions have to be implemented. She says KZN remains the most affected province thus far.
17 Aug English South Africa Business · Arts

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