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Minister in the dark on graphic sex education
By Vicky Somniso and Denise Mhlanga
JOHANNESBURG – Schoolchildren in the Eastern Cape are allegedly being very graphically taught how to wear condoms during the Life Orientation programme.
The Citizen has been informed that instead of emphasising abstinence, primary and high school children are taught in class how to use condoms.
An Eastern Cape Life Orientation teacher who did not want to be named said, “I don’t know whether I sound old-fashioned or not, but I don’t think it is acceptable to teach children to use condoms and be faithful to their partners at school.”
The source said teaching children about the dangers of HIV/Aids and its prevention was acceptable, but being explicit on sex was not an option.
Minister of Education Naledi Pandor’s spokesman, Lunga Ngqengelele, said: “I cannot deny or confirm that children are taught to wear condoms in schools.
“But the Minister has emphasised condoms cannot be distributed in schools, and children should not experiment in sexual activities.”
But Ngqengelele said: “If they are sexually active they should use condoms and be faithful.”
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