Researchers: P Barron, N Lince-Deroche, L Bamford, H Subedar, T Mbatha and Y Pillay. March 2026 What Is The Study About? In South Africa (SA), adolescent pregnancy, particularly in very young girls, is an issue of keen public and political concern given its social and health implications. This study provides a quantitative baseline that SA can use for targeting its efforts to address adolescent pregnancy and for measuring progress over time. Why Is This Important? Bar

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a crisis in South Africa, classified as a national disaster. Extensive research from the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) indicates that over 33.1% of SA women over the age of 18 have experienced physical violence in their lifetime, with nearly 40% experiencing some form of physical or sexual violence. Prevalence and Types of Abuse - Roughly one in ten women (9.8%) have experienced lifetime sexual violence, while 33.1% have experience

Habit stacking merges new health goals with existing daily routines to make behavioural change effortless. By anchoring a new behaviour directly after an established one, you build neural connections without requiring immense motivation. Data suggests that women frequently leverage it within broader self-care and multitasking frameworks. In SA, high wellness awareness often struggles to translate into consistent daily action. Key Habit Stacking Examples: - After pouring your

Consciously Coupled Recent statistics and studies indicate that South Africans place a high value on romantic relationships and find significant personal joy in them, despite high levels of economic and financial stress. Key Relationship Statistics - 81% of surveyed South Africans are satisfied with the love in their lives, ranking the country among the top 10 globally, higher than the 77% global average. - 51% of South Africans state that feeling appreciated and loved is a t