Legal assistance for getting an abortion
Abortion is legal in South Africa under the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (CTOPA) that was enacted in 1996
How to identify an illegal abortion clinic
Not sure if the clinic you are talking to is the real deal?
Abortion and HIV
I am HIV+, can I have an abortion while I am on Anti-Retrovirals?
Abortion and HIV
I am HIV+, can I have an abortion while I am on Anti-Retrovirals?
Abortion when queer
You can request an abortion when you are queer (bisexual, trans or lesbian)
Abortion and sexual assault
Is it possible to get pregnant after being sexually assaulted?
Post-abortion care
It is very important that you follow aftercare instructions and take any prescriptions you have been given by your healthcare provider
Advocacy
SRJC is actively involved in abortion advocacy in South Africa
Resources for Allies
Hey, you! Are you a healthcare worker, journalist or leader in your community and would like to learn more about how to support pregnant people’s choice to have abortion?
Decriminalisation of sex work
For as long as sex work is criminalised, sex workers will continue to be confronted by barriers that directly and indirectly violate their human rights
