The decline of Births in South Africa

04/12/2025 9 min
The decline of Births in South Africa

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Episode Synopsis

South Africa saw just under 864,000 births in 2024 — over 60,000 fewer than in 2023. With births declining since 2021, questions are growing about financial strain, rising living costs and the pressures of parenting. Dr. Mgadi from Mgadimed joins us to unpack the health, lifestyle and psychological factors behind the trend. You don't want to miss this...

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