Comprehensive Sexuality Education was introduced in 2000 within the subjects of Life Orientation and Life Skills to ensure that learners do not get confusing and misleading messages on sex, sexuality, gender and relationships. CSE has thus been part of the South African Curriculum for almost 20 years. It provides scientifically accurate information, build positive values and attitudes which enables young people to safely navigate the transition to adulthood.
The core aim of CSE and the new structured lesson plans is to help learners build an understanding of concepts, content, values and attitudes around sexuality, sexual behaviour as well as leading safe and healthy lives. The Department of Basic Education has worked hard to develop a comprehensive curriculum that seeks to address real world challenges and issues faced by learners in their day-to- day lives. The global evidence base for CSE is significant and the Department of Basic Education’s rigorous review of the literature found that:
- CSE is NOT Sex Education
- CSE does not teach learners how to have sex
- CSE does not sexualize children
- CSE does not only focus on only the physical relationships between humans, nor does it teach behavior and values that encourage
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