How living without a birth certificate has crippled me, says grade 12 pupil facing ID blockade
Adolescents without IDs face exclusion from writing matric, from applying for higher education and NSFAS funding, or applying for social grants
19 January 2024 - 00:22
Owam Ntabeni* (not her real name), 17, loves sport. Despite her gift as an athlete and her active participation in school sports, when her school plays matches, the teenage girl is often left behind and can’t participate in tournaments...
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