South Africa: Over 100 Eastern Cape Children Aged 10 to 14 Gave Birth in Four Months

South Africa: Over 100 Eastern Cape Children Aged 10 to 14 Gave Birth in Four Months

Health department figures show 117 births by children aged 10 to 14, and 4,752 births by teenagers aged 15 to 19, between April and July. Leaders say families must stop protecting abusers and report cases, warning that sex with anyone under 16 is a crime under South African law.

Alarming number of young girls giving birth in Eastern Cape hospitals cause for concern

A startling number of young girls between the ages of 10 and 14 gave birth in public hospitals in the Eastern Cape between

Over 100 Eastern Cape children aged 10 to 14 gave birth in four months

By Anita Dangazele Health department figures show 117 births by children aged 10 to 14, and 4,752 births by teenagers aged 15 to 19, between April and July. Leaders say families must stop protecting abusers and report cases, warning that sex with anyone under 16 is a crime under South African law. The Eastern Cape government revealed that more than 100 children between 10 and 14 years old gave birth in public hospitals in just four months. Bet…