On June 24, the US Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v Wade which was a ruling passed in 1979 ensuring abortions were constitutionally protected. Overturning this ruling is not merely controversial. It is a dangerous decision that will put the lives of many people at risk especially those of lower-income backgrounds and in marginalised communities. We spoke to young people in South Africa to hear what they understand about the ruling, what they think about it and whether it could affect us in our own country.