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In this episode, learners from Ximunwana High School spoke to listeners of Makhado FM about the need for youth-orientated psycho-social support services. This discussion looked at some of the challenges that young people face today, highlighting bullying as a persistent issue affecting learners in schools.

In this episode in discussion with presenters on Makhado FM, learners from Ximunwana High School, unpack adolescent sexual reproductive health right issues focusing on teenage pregnancy and the importance of youth-friendly health services to enable adolescents to feel open and free to ask for contraceptives and other sexual and reproductive services.

In this episode, learners from Ximunwana High School, Limpopo spoke to listeners of Makhado FM about how substance abuse is affecting adolescents in their community and what needs to be done address this problem. The learners expressed that to deal with substance abuse amongst teenagers,  adults in their community need to be open to speaking to adolescents about the challenges young people face. "Young people need to feel understood and supported in troubles"

If a teacher or principal has sexually abused a learner, the incident must be reported to the Department of Basic Education. Should a learner wish to change schools after an incident of sexual abuse, they can. Listen to find more about reporting cases of sexual abuse to the DBE.

Applying for a protection order may be something you need to do to ensure your abusers keeps their distance from you. In this episode, we cover who can apply for a protection order? Why should you apply for a protection order? And the difference between interim and final protection orders?

Going for counselling after being sexually abused will help you receive the comfort and support you need to feel safe again. In this episode with Imbokodo FM, we take a look at some of the tell-tell signs to look out for someone who has been sexually abused and share an understanding of why is counselling important? And, what to expect from counselling?