Category: Abortion Laws [South Africa]

This keyword focuses on the legal framework governing abortion. In South Africa, abortion has been legal on request up to 12 weeks of pregnancy since the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1996. Between 13 and 20 weeks, it’s allowed under specific conditions (e.g., risk to physical or mental health, rape, incest, fetal abnormality). After 20 weeks, it’s restricted to cases of severe danger to the woman’s life or severe fetal anomaly. Understanding these laws helps individuals ascertain their rights and access to care.