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SECTION27 is a public interest law centre that seeks to achieve substantive equality and social justice in South Africa. Guided by the principles of the Constitution, SECTION27 uses law, advocacy, legal literacy, research and community mobilisation to achieve access to healthcare services and basic education. SECTION27 aims to achieve structural change and accountability to ensure the dignity and equality of everyone. On our podcast channel, you will hear more about our campaigns and the issues we are advocating for.

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Ximunwana High Girls Empowerment Campaign: Teenage pregnancy and lack of contraceptives

31 min

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.

Ximunwana High Girls Empowerment Campaign: Substance abuse amongst teenagers

26 min

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"

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Ximunwana High Girls Empowerment Campaign: Teenage pregnancy and lack of contraceptives

31 min

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.

Ximunwana High Girls Empowerment Campaign: Substance abuse amongst teenagers

26 min

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"

Applying for a Protection Order | IsiZulu

18 min

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 | IsiZulu

18 min

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?

Going to the police station | IsiZulu

23 min

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.

How to address Sexual violence | IsiZulu

32 min

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/

Applying for a Protection Order | SePedi

23 min

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 | SePedi

22 min

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?

Going to the Police | SePedi

16 min

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 | SePedi

21 min

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).

How to address Sexual violence | SePedi

13 min

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/

Sexually Transmited Infections | SePedi

25 min

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.

HIV Prevention | SePedi

20 min

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.

Pregnancy, Contraceptives, and Abortion | SePedi

23 min

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.

Puberty and Menstruation | Sepedi

20 min

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.

Introduction to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights | SePedi

22 min

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?

Sexually Transmitted Infections | Setswana

16 min

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.

HIV Prevention | Setswana

18 min

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.

Pregnancy, Contraceptives, and Abortion | Setswana

31 min

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.

Puberty and Menstruation | Setswana

25 min

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.

Introduction to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights | Setswana

20 min

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?

HIV Prevention | TshiVenda

38 min

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.

Pregnancy, Contraceptives, and Abortion | TshiVenda

25 min

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.

Puberty and Menstruation | TshiVenda

24 min

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.

Introduction to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights | TshiVenda

27 min

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?

Sexually Transmitted Infections Part 2 | IsiZulu

21 min

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?

Sexually Transmitted Infections Part 1 | IsiZulu

20 min

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?

HIV Prevention Part 2 | IsiZulu

16 min

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.

HIV Prevention Part 1 | IsiZulu

18 min

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.

Pregnancy, Contraceptives, and Abortion Part 2 | IsiZulu

22 min

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.

Pregnancy, Contraceptives, and Abortion Part 1 | IsiZulu

15 min

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. 

Introduction to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights Part 1 | IsiZulu

16 min

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?

Puberty and Menstruation Part 2 | Isizulu

18 min

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.

Puberty and Menstruation Part 1 | Isizulu

17 min

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.

Introduction to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights Part 2 | IsiZulu

16 min

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?

COVID and Fake News

10 min

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.

COVID and HIV/AIDS

11 min

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

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