Life Link Pregnancy Crisis Centre

16/12/2025

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15/12/2025

Life Link Pregnancy Crisis Centre will be closed for the holiday season and will reopen on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

We are grateful for your continued support throughout the year and wish you and your loved ones a peaceful, safe, and blessed holiday season.

Thank you for standing with us as we continue to support and care for women, families, and babies. 💛

13/12/2025

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12/12/2025

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South Africa is in the grip of a deeply alarming crisis. National figures show that 117,195 girls aged 10–19 gave birth in 2024/25, with more than 1,400 of them between the ages of 10 and 14.

These are not “teen mothers” - many of them are children, legally incapable of giving consent. In South Africa, the age of consent is 16, and any pregnancy under 16 is, by law, evidence of statutory r**e. Teachers, doctors, nurses and social workers are legally obligated to report these cases to the police.

Yet thousands of primary school girls are finding themselves in maternity wards. Schools continue to confirm that pregnancy remains one of the leading drivers of dropout rates.

Deputy Minister Andries Nel described the statistics as “117,195 dreams interrupted,” warning that every one of these cases represents a future diverted before it could begin.

This is not just a social issue. It is a national emergency, where childhood is being stolen long before these girls ever had a choice.

11/12/2025

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John chats to Nadene Grabham, Co-founder of BabySavers SA on the increase in the abandonment of infants. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg base...

08/12/2025

On Monday 08 December 2025, the body of a newborn baby was found in a dam behind Cypress Primary School in Bridgetown. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the baby was declared code blue.

04/12/2025

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04/12/2025

Cases of newborns being dumped in open spaces, bins and rivers have been on the rise, a trend that child protection organisations say has worsened since the Department of Social Development began shutting down ‘baby saver’ centres. But the alternatives offered by the department — such as forma...

04/12/2025

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Cases of newborns being dumped in open spaces, bins and rivers have been on the rise, a trend that child protection organisations say has worsened since the Department of Social Development began shutting down ‘baby saver’ centres. But the alternatives offered by the department — such as formal adoption processes, hospital drop-offs, or engagement with social workers — are often inaccessible or impractical for mothers in crisis.

03/12/2025

South Africa recorded a staggering 2,103 births to girls aged just 10 to 14 years in 2024, according to newly released data from Stats SA — a figure that highlights a deepening crisis in child pregnancy.

These cases form part of an alarming 98,351 births recorded to mothers aged 19 and younger nationwide. The numbers point to a surge in early and unintended pregnancies, raising urgent questions about child protection, sexual violence, and access to reproductive health services.

Stats SA confirmed the scale of the crisis:
“A total of 98,351 births occurred to mothers aged 19 and younger. Of these, 2,103 were mothers between the ages of 10 and 14 at the time of giving birth.”

KwaZulu-Natal recorded the highest number of births in the 10–14 age group, at 438, followed closely by the Eastern Cape with 349.

The data paints a disturbing picture of young girls — some still in primary school — giving birth, signalling a nationwide emergency that continues to grow despite ongoing interventions.

03/12/2025

A BIG shout-out out to Gauteng Emergency Services for the excellent service we received today.
A young woman was brought to our centre for assistance today but while she was with us, we realized she was in labour which was progressing rather quickly. We prepped a room for delivery and called an ambulance.
When they arrived, we were greeted by an extremely professional and efficient crew. Thank you Trevor and Tebogo for the care and compassion shown to our young client. Your gentle manner put everyone at ease.
The ambulance was spotlessly clean both inside and out and the attendants were immaculately dressed in crisp, clean uniforms.

Trevor and Tebogo, you are an asset to the Gauteng Emergency Services.Thank you!

01/12/2025

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Municipal spokesperson Zimbini Mpurwana described the incident as deeply distressing.