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South Africa’s constitution protects reproductive rights, but women still struggle with issues like unsafe abortion and high HIV rates. We speak with activist Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng about the need for political cooperation in finding solutions.
A recent ruling against virginity testing has reignited debate in South Africa. As rights activists condemn the practice for being discriminatory, cultural activists defend it as an integral part of Zulu tradition.
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