Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) was introduced in 2000 within the subjects of Life Orientation in selected schools to ensure that learners do not get confusing and misleading messages on sex, sexuality, gender, and relationships. The Department of Basic Education realized that Life Orientation is the best vehicle to present sexuality education.

The department has recently released the scripted lesson plans (SLP) on their website, which are being used in the pilot of the education system. SLP’s were introduced in 2015 and are currently being tested in five provinces in order to strengthen the teaching of CSE in schools.

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