ELECTION FEVER HAS GRIPPED SOUTH AFRICA, WITH PROTESTS ESCALATING AGAINST THE ABORTION LAW. On Wednesday 8th May 2019 South Africans will head to the polls.
Protection of the right to life of the unborn
Prolife groups have been inundated with requests from prolife voters in an effort to determine which candidate in their area is supportive of the right to life of the unborn.
Prolifers support the two separate entities approach in law which manages the pregnant woman and the fetus as two patients who require medical care [in the event that the patient presents the fetus as a patient]. [1]
Legal appeals to Constitutional Court
Legal appeals to the Constitutional Court regarding abortion continue to be brought, such as:
- Constitutional Court of South Africa Case CCT 138/15, in the matter between Debra Linde first applicant, Shelley Loots second applicant, Roslyn Matthee third applicant and Minister of Health of the Republic of South Africa respondent. Order dated 09 September 2015
- Constitutional Court of South Africa Case CCT 258/17, in the matter between Debra Linda first applicant, Shelley Loots second applicant, Roslyn Matthee third applicant and Minister of Health of the Republic of South Africa respondent. Application for leave to appeal. Order dated 21 February 2018 [2]
- Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill brought by Mrs Cheryllyn Dudley MP. Bill: To amend the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1996, so as to amend a definition; to delete certain circumstances in which a pregnancy may be terminated; to ensure that a pregnant woman has access to ultrasound examinations and sufficient counselling to enable her to make a fully informed choice regarding the termination of her pregnancy; to ensure that the State promotes mandatory counselling; to repeal the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act, 2004, and to provide for matters connected therewith. [3]
Risks of abortion: breast cancer
Prolife voters have grave concerns regarding the risks of abortion to the health of the woman.
Dr Angela Lanfranchi, a breast cancer surgeon and researcher in New Jersey, said there are 34 statistically significant studies worldwide which support the link between abortion and an increased breast cancer risk: Alleged News. [4]
Dr Joel Brind, who has carried out research on abortion risks, in a study found a 58 percent to 108 percent increased risk of breast cancer for women who have abortions: Alleged News. [4]
Pro-choice director Punam Kumar Gill's documentary 'Hush' asked the question, 'Is there a link between abortion and breast cancer?' Alleged News.
Dr Angela Lanfranchi, a breast cancer surgeon and researcher in New Jersey, said there are 34 statistically significant studies worldwide which support the link between abortion and an increased breast cancer risk: Alleged News. [4]
Dr Joel Brind, who has carried out research on abortion risks, in a study found a 58 percent to 108 percent increased risk of breast cancer for women who have abortions: Alleged News. [4]
Pro-choice director Punam Kumar Gill's documentary 'Hush' asked the question, 'Is there a link between abortion and breast cancer?' Alleged News.
Director Gill discovered that studies from all over the world demonstrated a higher rate of breast cancer among women who have had abortions; Alleged News. [4]
Risks of abortion: premature birth
Risks of abortion: premature birth
Increasing body of research has found a link between abortion and premature birth; Alleged News.
In Director Gill's documentary, she interviewed women who had multiple abortions, and later suffered from complications in their subsequent pregnancies; Alleged News.
In Director Gill's documentary, she interviewed women who had multiple abortions, and later suffered from complications in their subsequent pregnancies; Alleged News.
One lady she interviewed lost ten children due to cervical incompetence: Alleged News. [4]
Risks of abortion; suicide
Risks of abortion; suicide
Studies show the risk of suicide is elevated in women after abortion; Alleged News.
Researchers in Finland interviewed 600 000 women for a study that showed that women who became pregnant and had abortions were six times more likely to commit suicide than women who carried their babies to term, Alleged News. [4]
SA illegal abortion rate alarmingly high
Another source of concern to prolifers is that South Africa's illegal abortion rate is alarmingly high despite abortion having been legalised. "Despite the fact that abortion is legal in South Africa, it is estimated that between 52% and 58% of the estimated 260 000 abortions that take place in South Africa every year are illegal.
This came up during the Abortion and Reproductive Justice Conference underway in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape." [5]
The legalisation of abortion in the country has - contrary to possible expectation at the outset - appeared to have neither diminished the rate nor risks of illegal abortions.
This came up during the Abortion and Reproductive Justice Conference underway in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape." [5]
The legalisation of abortion in the country has - contrary to possible expectation at the outset - appeared to have neither diminished the rate nor risks of illegal abortions.
Proliferation of illegal abortion advertisement stickers in municipal public areas is noted by many.
Pro-life stickers may lead to a sentence
The placing of pro-life stickers over illegal abortion stickers may lead to a sentence.
"Cape Town Christian pro-life activist Peter Throp was today found guilty today of damaging municipal property and fined R5 000 or three months imprisonment, suspended for five years. Sentencing him to double the R2 500 fine he received on September 30, 2012, for placing pro-life stickers over illegal abortion stickers, Parow Municipal Court Magistrate Phakama Madina said that a clear message must be sent to deter people from taking the law into their own hands," Alleged News. [6]
Women and men who regret abortion - breaking the silence
The untold story in South Africa is the very real regret and mourning many go through - often unaided - after an abortion.
Many are now taking to the media in order to express their anguish, and to counsel others to allow their infants to be born alive instead of choosing abortion.
Abort73.com Abortion Stories (South Africa) are unsolicited abortion stories from women and men who have gone through an abortion.
One poignant story explains, "...I decided to abort. It was a 10-minute procedure, but the pain I went through cannot amount to the pain I feel right now. Two years later and I'm still in mourning. I am filled with so much regret, and I can't even talk about it to other people. I still have the scan. I still carry it around; I wish I never went through with it. It is by far the worst decision I have ever made. I often wonder what it would be like, if it would have been a boy or girl, and if it would look like me or my boyfriend. My heart aches. Sadness has clouded over my heart, and I cannot even go a single day without thinking about it." [7]
Pro-lifers wave of protests
Recent protests have surged over South Africa: the spirit of ubuntu [the quality that includes the essential human virtues: compassion and humanity] is inspiring people to step forward with courage and strength to affirm: the people of Africa love babies. Really.
They are our joy for the present, the true wealth of our country and the hope for our future.
Use the strength of your vote
Prolifers find it distressing to stand outside an abortion clinic, see a pregnant woman go in the front door, and a short while later a red-stained plastic bag being handed out another door into the dumpster awaiting the medical waste disposal. What pathos.
It is time for South Africans to use the strength of their vote to VOTE FOR LIFE.
GENERAL ELECTION 2019 - USE YOUR VOTE TO PROTECT UNBORN LIFE
A South African Voters Guide has been made available for prolife voters in order that prolife candidates may be voted for in the upcoming elections.
Click in the link to find the Voters Guide which will help you to VOTE PROLIFE.
HERE IS THE VOTERS GUIDE
https://www.savotersguide.org/uploads/1/0/4/1/104153586/2019_voters_guide_-_english_2_page_rest_of_country.pdf
They are our joy for the present, the true wealth of our country and the hope for our future.
Use the strength of your vote
Prolifers find it distressing to stand outside an abortion clinic, see a pregnant woman go in the front door, and a short while later a red-stained plastic bag being handed out another door into the dumpster awaiting the medical waste disposal. What pathos.
It is time for South Africans to use the strength of their vote to VOTE FOR LIFE.
GENERAL ELECTION 2019 - USE YOUR VOTE TO PROTECT UNBORN LIFE
A South African Voters Guide has been made available for prolife voters in order that prolife candidates may be voted for in the upcoming elections.
Click in the link to find the Voters Guide which will help you to VOTE PROLIFE.
HERE IS THE VOTERS GUIDE
https://www.savotersguide.org/uploads/1/0/4/1/104153586/2019_voters_guide_-_english_2_page_rest_of_country.pdf
[1] Mother and Fetus: One entity or two separate entities? A study
[2] Matthee, Keith SC. The Emperor Has No Clothing. USA; Christian Lighthouse Publishing. 2018. Addenda 1, 2 and 3, pages 80 to 98
[3] Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill brought by Mrs Cheryllyn Dudley MP
[4] Texas gives women considering abortion a brochure confirming abortion raises breast cancer risk; Alleged News
[5] SA's illegal abortion rate alarmingly high; Alleged News
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sas-illegal-abortion-rate-alarmingly-high
[6] Pro-life sticker activist Throp 'gagged' with conviction and suspended sentence; Alleged News
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sas-illegal-abortion-rate-alarmingly-high
[7] Abort73.com Abortion Stories (South Africa); Alleged News
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sas-illegal-abortion-rate-alarmingly-high
[6] Pro-life sticker activist Throp 'gagged' with conviction and suspended sentence; Alleged News
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sas-illegal-abortion-rate-alarmingly-high
[7] Abort73.com Abortion Stories (South Africa); Alleged News
With thanks to savotersguide.org, pmg-assets, sanews.gove.za and abort73.com
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