Mashudu R. Ramulumo and Tshilidzi Netshitangani

DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-7092.2019.08.146

Published: 31 December 2019

Abstract: Teenage pregnancy in South African schools poses a serious management and leadership challenge. This article is based on the findings of a study that was conducted in South Africa, Limpopo Province. The aim of the study was to examine management of teenage pregnancy in secondary schools in the Vhembe district of Limpopo Province, South Africa. In this article, the challenges faced by school management teams regarding teenage pregnancy are explored. Findings revealed that most School Management Teams do not have policies regarding teenage pregnancies and the Department of Education has not trained them on the policy that it has issued. The study also showed that pregnant learners are the victims of expulsion or school dropout because of those challenges. It is recommended that intervention programmes be developed that include training of School Management Teams, School Governing Bodies and educators regarding the management of teenage pregnancy.

Keywords: Counselling, absenteeism, dropout rates, pregnancy management challenges.

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