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In this episode, learners from Ximunwana High School spoke to listeners of Makhado FM about the need for youth-orientated psycho-social support services. This discussion looked at some of the challenges that young people face today, highlighting bullying as a persistent issue affecting learners in schools.

In this episode in discussion with presenters on Makhado FM, learners from Ximunwana High School, unpack adolescent sexual reproductive health right issues focusing on teenage pregnancy and the importance of youth-friendly health services to enable adolescents to feel open and free to ask for contraceptives and other sexual and reproductive services.

In this episode, learners from Ximunwana High School, Limpopo spoke to listeners of Makhado FM about how substance abuse is affecting adolescents in their community and what needs to be done address this problem. The learners expressed that to deal with substance abuse amongst teenagers,  adults in their community need to be open to speaking to adolescents about the challenges young people face. "Young people need to feel understood and supported in troubles"

If a teacher or principal has sexually abused a learner, the incident must be reported to the Department of Basic Education. Should a learner wish to change schools after an incident of sexual abuse, they can. Listen to find more about reporting cases of sexual abuse to the DBE.

Applying for a protection order may be something you need to do to ensure your abusers keeps their distance from you. In this episode, we cover who can apply for a protection order? Why should you apply for a protection order? And the difference between interim and final protection orders?

Going for counselling after being sexually abused will help you receive the comfort and support you need to feel safe again. In this episode with Imbokodo FM, we take a look at some of the tell-tell signs to look out for someone who has been sexually abused and share an understanding of why is counselling important? And, what to expect from counselling?

In this episode with Imbokodo FM, we will deal with a second and important step in reporting sexual abuse: going to the police. Questions about:

• How do you go about opening a case for sexual violence?

• Why is it important to go with a friend/someone you trust?

• What are your rights at the police station?

• What must ensure to do before you leave the station?

• What is the difference between CAS number and CASE number?

will all be answered in this episode.

In this episode, our discussion with Imbokodo FM looks at: what is sexual violence? How to distinguish the types of sexual violence, and what does it mean to give consent?

Consult our Sexual Violence handbook for more information on identifying and reporting sexual violence: https://section27.org.za/2014/05/someone-hurt-me-sexual-violence-guides/

If a teacher or principal has sexually abused a learner, the incident must be reported to the Department of Basic Education. Should a learner wish to change schools after an incident of sexual abuse, they can. Listen to find more about reporting to DBE.

Applying for a protection order may be something you need to do to ensure your abusers keeps their distance from you. In this episode, we cover who can apply for a protection order? Why should you apply for a protection order? And the difference between interim and final protection orders?

Going for counselling after being sexually abused will help you receive the comfort and support you need to feel safe again. In this episode with Radio Turf, we take a look at some of the tell-tell signs to look out for someone who has been sexually abused and share an understanding of why is counselling important? And, what to expect from counselling?

In this episode with Radio Turf, we will deal with a second and important step in reporting sexual abuse: going to the police. Questions about:

• How do you go about opening a case for sexual violence?

• Why is it important to go with a friend/someone you trust?

• What are your rights at the police station?

• What must ensure to do before you leave the station?

• What is the difference between CAS number and CASE number?

will all be answered in this episode.

Going to the hospital is the first place to report if you have been sexually abused. In this episode, we will explain what you should expect when you get to the hospital, everything from signing a J88 form to the need for emergency contraceptives and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).

In this episode, our discussion with Turf Radio looks at: what is sexual violence? How to distinguish the types of sexual violence, and what does it mean to give consent?

Consult our Sexual Violence handbook for more information on identifying and reporting sexual violence: https://section27.org.za/2014/05/someone-hurt-me-sexual-violence-guides/

STI's are infections that are passed on from one person to another through sexual activity. In this episode, SECTION27's Researchers answer the questions: What are the different types of STIs?; What is the difference between an STI and a urinary tract infection (UTI)? and when and how often one should get screened for STIs.

This episode covers information on HIV, providing an understanding of what is HIV, how it is transmitted from one person to another, how can you prevent contracting HIV and more.

School pregnancies are common in South Africa. It is often the case that learners who fall pregnant consequently drop out without completing their schooling. In this episode, SECTION27s, Researchers deal with adolescent pregnancies, access to contraceptives and safe abortions.

In this episode, SECTION27's Researchers summarise all the changes young boys and girls can expect during puberty. The discussion moves on to deal with the myths and truths about female menstruation.

Presenting this episode on sexual reproductive health rights in SePedi is SECTION27s legal assistant, kholofelo mphahlele and Facilitator Lethabo   Tjano. In this discussion, the following questions on SRHR are explored:

1. What are sexual reproductive health rights?

2. Sex, gender and sexual orientation seem to feature prominently in sexual reproductive health rights; what do these terms mean?

3. Why are these rights important?

STI's are infections that are passed on from one person to another through sexual activity. In this episode, SECTION27's Researchers answer the questions: What are the different types of STIs?; What is the difference between an STI and a urinary tract infection (UTI)?; and when and how often one should get screened for STIs.

This episode covers information on HIV, providing an understanding of what is HIV, how it is transmitted from one person to another, how can you prevent contracting HIV and more.

School pregnancies are common in South Africa. It is often the case that learners who fall pregnant consequently drop out without completing their schooling. In this episode, SECTION27s, Researchers deal with adolescent pregnancies, access to contraceptives and safe abortions.

In this episode, SECTION27's Researchers summarise all the changes young boys and girls can expect during puberty. The discussion moves on to deal with the myths and truths about female menstruation.

Presenting this episode on sexual reproductive health rights in Setswana is SECTION27s Researcher, Motheo Brodie and Facilitator Pulane   Koarasi. In this discussion, the following questions on SRHR are explored:

1. What are sexual reproductive health rights?

2. Sex, gender and sexual orientation seem to feature prominently in sexual reproductive health rights, what do these terms mean?

3. Why are these rights important?

This episode covers information on HIV, providing an understanding of what is HIV, how it is transmitted from one person to another, how can you prevent contracting HIV and more.

School pregnancies are common in South Africa. It is often the case that learners who fall pregnant consequently drop out without completing their schooling. In this episode, SECTION27s, Researchers deal with adolescent pregnancies, access to contraceptives and safe abortions.

School pregnancies are common in South Africa. It is often the case that learners who fall pregnant consequently drop out without completing their schooling. In this episode, SECTION27s Researchers deal with issues around adolescent pregnancies, access to contraceptives and safe abortions.

Presenting this episode on sexual reproductive health rights in TshiVenda is SECTION27s Researcher, Annah Maluleke and Facilitator, Tebogo Makhalenela Mdletshe. In this discussion, the following questions on SRHR are explored:

1. What are sexual reproductive health rights?

2. Sex, gender and sexual orientation seem to feature prominently in sexual reproductive health rights; what do these terms mean?

3. Why are these rights important?

STI's are infections that are passed on from one person to another through sexual activity. In this episode, SECTION27's Researchers answer the questions: What are the different types of STIs?; What is the difference between an STI and a urinary tract infection (UTI)?; and when and how often one should get screened for STIs?

STI's are infections that are passed on from one person to another through sexual activity. In this episode, SECTION27's Researchers answer the questions: What are the different types of STIs?; What is the difference between an STI and a urinary tract infection (UTI)?; and when and how often one should get screened for STIs?

This episode is packed with information on HIV, providing an understanding of what is HIV; how it is transmitted from one person to another, how can you prevent contracting HIV and more.

This episode is packed with information on HIV, providing an understanding of what is HIV; how it is transmitted from one person to another, how can you prevent contracting HIV and more.

School pregnancies are common in South Africa. It is often the case that learners who fall pregnant consequently drop out without completing their schooling. In this episode, SECTION27s Researchers deal with issues around adolescent pregnancies, access to contraceptives and safe abortions.

School pregnancies are common in South Africa. It is often the case that learners who fall pregnant consequently drop out without completing their schooling. In this episode, SECTION27s, Researchers deal with adolescent pregnancies, access to contraceptives and safe abortions. 

Presenting this episode on sexual reproductive health rights in IsiZulu is SECTION27s researchers, Thuthukile Mabatha and Patrick Zaid Mdletshe. In this discussion, the following questions on SRHR are explored.

1. What are sexual reproductive health rights?

2. Sex, gender and sexual orientation seem to feature prominently in sexual reproductive health rights, what do these terms mean?

3. Why are these rights important?

In this episode, SECTION27's Researchers summarise all the changes young boys and girls can expect during puberty. The discussion moves on to deal with the myths and truths about female menstruation.

In this episode, SECTION27's Researchers summarise all the changes young boys and girls can expect during puberty. The discussion moves on to deal with the myths and truths about female menstruation.

Presenting this episode on sexual reproductive health rights in IsiZulu is SECTION27s researchers, Thuthukile Mabatha and Patrick Zaid Mdletshe. In this discussion, the following questions on SRHR are explored.

1. What are sexual reproductive health rights?

2. Sex, gender and sexual orientation seem to feature prominently in sexual reproductive health rights, what do these terms mean?

3. Why are these rights important?

Abongile Nkamisa from the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS), University of Witwatersrand,  discusses the workplace protocols for going back to work and private household employment.

As the coronavirus spreads, so does fake news and infodemic of misinformation. Dr Nathi Sibhoko spoke to Nqubeka FM about the dangers of fake news.

Funerals in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Chief Gwadiso. 

Mama Nosintu Mncimeli speaks about the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security in rural communities.

Nombeko Mpongo from the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, University of Cape Town discussing COVID and HIV/AIDS.