Safe Abortion Services and Support in South Africa
Abortion Support is a registered non-profit providing information and support to people needing abortion help in South Africa. Unwanted pregnancy? Medical abortion is a procedure that uses medication to end a pregnancy. You can self-manage your abortion with pills, we can help. Abortion with pills at home is a safe and effective option if your pregnancy is 10 weeks or less. Before you begin, please read all of the doctor’s instructions carefully and reach out with questions or concerns – you are an active partner in your own health.
How the At-Home Abortion Service Works
How does this service work? The process is designed to be private and convenient:
- Click ‘I Need an Abortion’ to answer questions about your pregnancy. Then, check your email for confirmation and next steps.
- A partner doctor reviews your information to see that at-home abortion is safe for you. You’ll hear back within 24 hours with a prescription for abortion pills OR additional questions.
- Once approved, you’ll collect your medicines and pay for them at a pharmacy near you. We’ll direct you to an abortion-friendly pharmacy.
- The doctor provides instructions on how to safely manage your abortion-at-home. You can get in touch with questions or concerns or visit our Q&A section.
In-Clinic Abortion and Professional Care
If you prefer in-person care, please visit a clinic. Dr Khumalo Women's Abortion Clinic in Atteridgeville provides safe pregnancy termination procedures. In-clinic abortion works by using suction to take a pregnancy out of your uterus. Our doctor will know which type is right for you, depending on how far you are into your pregnancy. The abortion pill (also known as a medication abortion) is offered up to 14 weeks after the first day of your last menstrual period. If your last period was more than 14 weeks ago, we offer in-clinic abortion services.
Pricing for Abortion Medication
There are no other costs involved beyond the medication at the pharmacy:
| Medication Type | Estimated Cost |
| Abortion pills (misoprostol) | R220 |
| Combination of mifepristone and misoprostol | R950 - R1250 |
Comprehensive Reproductive Health Services
Our Abortion Clinic offers reproductive health services and we are here to help with an unplanned pregnancy in whichever way possible. Services include:
- One-day abortion care, including abortion pill (taken at home) from 3 to 11 weeks
- Annual exams and pap smears
- Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Walk-in emergency contraception – no prescription necessary
- Free walk-in pregnancy testing
- Ultrasounds
Clinic Locations in South Africa
Delight Women Health Clinic in Atteridgeville is one of the safest and approved Abortion Clinic serving women in Atteridgeville and the nearby areas. If you need help, please contact a clinic in the following locations:
- Abortion Clinic in Pretoria (Central, East, West)
- Abortion Clinic in Johannesburg
- Abortion Clinic in Centurion
- Abortion Clinic in Sandton
- Abortion Clinic in Midrand
- Abortion Clinic in Soshanguve and Mamelodi