Between 2023 and 2024, there was a drop of more than 60,000 births. This declining trend has been steady since 2021, reflecting changes in fertility and family planning choices.
According to the latest Recorded Live Births (RLB) data from Stats South Africa, parents in 2024 showed a clear preference ...
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South Africa’s baby naming trends tell a story of hope
According to the latest Recorded Live Births (RLB) data from Statistics South Africa, parents in 2024 showed a clear preference for names that reflect joy, resilience, and cultural pride. Lethabo, ...
While South Africa’s birth rates decline and demographics evolve, one powerful marker of identity remains unchanged – the enduring significance of baby names.
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South Africa's progress in newborn care faces new challenges as blindness in premature infants rises
As South Africa celebrates improved neonatal survival rates, a new study raises alarms about the rising risk of blindness among premature infants. Learn about the pressing need for preventive measures ...
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Highest global births in 2025: Which country tops the ranks?
The UN's 2025 global births ranking highlights Asia and Africa’s growth, Europe’s decline, and Nigeria’s rapid rise.
As a game keeper in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, Tebogo Khoza’s knowledge of the land and its wildlife is key to his livelihood and safety. Tending to the buffalo and impala on the reserve where ...
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