Housing Development Agency Act, 2008
R 385
Children's Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005)Chapter 7 : Protection of ChildrenPart 3 : Protective measures relating to health of children134. Access to contraceptives |
| (1) | No person may refuse— |
| (a) | To sell condoms to a child over the age of 12 years; or |
| (b) | To provide a child over the age of 12 years with condoms on request where such condoms are provided or distributed free of charge. |
| (2) | Contraceptives other than condoms may be provided to a child on request by the child and without the consent of the parent or care-giver of the child if— |
| (a) | The child is at least 12 years of age; |
| (b) | proper medical advice is given to the child; and |
| (c) | a medical examination is carried out on the child to determine whether there are any medical reasons why a specific contraceptive should not be provided to the child. |
| (3) | A child who obtains condoms, contraceptives or contraceptive advice in terms of this Act is entitled to confidentiality in this respect, subject to section 110. |
