The Presidency has noted media reports on the remarks by President Jacob Zuma during the debate on his annual address to the National House of Traditional Leaders in Parliament yesterday, 10 March 2015.
President Zuma was emphasising the need for teenagers to focus on their studies and said children should not be raising children. 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.
The Presidency rejects any attempts to distort what the President said.
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