South Africa – Report sparks row over abortion rights, healthcare workers’ beliefs

By Tshwarelo eseng Mogakane.

Women in Limpopo and the Eastern Cape travel up to 300km to access reproductive healthcare services, with
many subsequently being denied the right to terminate pregnancies with dignity.

A report by Section 27 and the Centre for Child Law found that some healthcare workers are denying women legal abortions, on the basis of moral and religious beliefs.

Sunday World news article

Full report by Section 27 and Centre for Child Law