Crisis of learner pregnancies, including 1 424 children aged 10-14, exposes statutory rape and calls for criminal accountability

The rise in learner pregnancies, especially the tragic number of children aged 10-14, underscores a crisis that demands urgent attention. According to figures released by the Department of Education, 67 389 girls aged 15-19 delivered in the first three quarters, as well as 1 424 girls aged 10-14. These are not just statistics but a glaring...