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Health: South Africa Abortion Stigma

Abortion is legal in South Africa for up to 20 weeks into a pregnancy, and is provided for free at government-run clinics. However, getting a safe, legal abortion is a challenge. Many women face harsh stigma for seeking them, or resistance from health workers who oppose abortion. As a result, more than half of all South African abortions end up being performed by unlicensed, backstreet providers. In the mining town of Rustenburg and the surrounding areas, the problem has gotten so dire that the aid group Doctors Without Borders has set up a special clinic to address the issue. VOA's Anita Powell reports from the area.