Despite abortions having been legal in South Africa since November 1996, it is estimated that between 52% and 58% of the estimated 260 000 abortions that take place in South Africa every year are illegal., around 7 million women are admitted to hospitals every year in developing countries as a result of unsafe abortions.warned women against the dangers and side effects of backstreet abortions.
They urged women not to risk their lives with these “fly-by-night” abortions as they have many side effects including infections, severe blood loss and damage to the cervix which can prevent you from falling pregnant again. My sister, don't risk your life with backstreet abortions. These fly-by-night abortions have many side effects including infections, severe blood loss, damage to the cervix and not falling pregnant again. Here's a list of public health facilities that provide safe abortion.