BACKGROUND:
Lack of utilisation of the contraceptives, use of less effective methods and lack of consistency in the utilisation of contraceptives contribute to high rate of unwanted pregnancies. Knowledge and attitude of teenagers regarding the usage of contraceptives remains a major concern in South Africa as it is evidenced by high rate of teenage pregnancy in the country. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the attitude, knowledge, and the use of contraceptives among female and male teenagers at Matome Malatji High School

METHODS:
The study adopted quantitative approach. The target population was male and female teenagers from grade 8 to 12 at Matome Malatji High School. The study used stratified random sampling with 50% proportional. Sample size was 256 respondents. The research method that was used was survey where a questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Ethical considerations of the study included, requesting permission to conduct the study, ensuring privacy and confidentiality, informed consent and asset form and autonomy and respects for the respondents.

RESULTS:
The study found that the majority of respondents, 48,34% (n=123) have neutral attitude towards contraceptives. The study also found that majority of the respondents, 54,30% (n=139) have knowledge about contraceptives. Majority of the respondents, 54% (n=117) are not on contraceptives. Out of those using contraceptives, majority are on injectables, 82,91% (n=97).

CONCLUSIONS:
The attitude, knowledge, and the use of contraceptives among teenagers remains a major concern. In order to reduce teenage pregnancies, the use of contraceptives should be emphasized.