South Africa: Fake News Hurting Debate On Comprehensive Sexuality Education - Department

17 November 2019

The education department said on Sunday that fake news and false media reports were hurting the debate on the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) component of the Life Orientation curriculum.

"False reporting by some media organisations and fake news have created unnecessary confusion and anxiety among parents in particular," said department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga.

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