President Zuma clarifies comments made at the National House of Traditional Leaders
Loyiso Langeni
12 March 2015
President Zuma said allowing teenage mothers to leave school was a burden on society and the state's welfare bill.
Maharaj added that in his remarks he referred to both boys and girls. The statements by commentators that the President singled out girl children only for criticism with regards to teenage pregnancy is incorrect.
12 March 2015
President Jacob Zuma has come
out and clarified comments he made while addressing the National House of
Traditional Leaders in Parliament earlier this week.
President Zuma said allowing teenage mothers to leave school was a burden on society and the state's welfare bill.
Presidential Spokesperson Mac
Maharaj said President Zuma was emphasising the need for teenagers to focus on
their studies and said children should not be raising children.
Maharaj added that in his remarks he referred to both boys and girls. The statements by commentators that the President singled out girl children only for criticism with regards to teenage pregnancy is incorrect.
“The President also emphasised
the correct use of child support grants, saying the money should be spent on
the needs of children.” Maharaj added.
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