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As South Africa grapples with rising child and teen pregnancies, new figures from KwaZulu-Natal paint a deeply troubling picture, with over 400 children aged just 10 to 14 falling pregnant, and more than 28,000 teen pregnancies recorded in a single year.

As South Africa grapples with rising child and teen pregnancies, new figures from KwaZulu-Natal paint a deeply troubling picture, with over 400 children aged just 10 to 14 falling pregnant, and more than 28,000 teen pregnancies recorded in a single year. Experts point to a complex mix of abuse, poverty, peer pressure, and a lack of communication at home.

Guest: Adeshini Naicker - Director at Childline SA KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)

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