Testing times
Going for an HIV test is far more successful than mass communication in getting people to change their sexual behaviour. But less than 10% of HIV positive South Africans know they carry the virus.
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28 June 2002
Health DG no show at TAC conference
The director general of health, Dr Ayanda Ntsaluba, a keynote speaker at the national HIV/AIDS treatment conference which began in Durban last night, decided at the last minute not to attend the gathering.
Read More » Health DG no show at TAC conferenceTAC, Cosatu take AIDS plan to Nedlac
Cosatu and the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) are to table a national HIV/AIDS treatment plan in the National Economic, Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) following the first national treatment conference which concluded in Durban yesterday (sat).
Read More » TAC, Cosatu take AIDS plan to NedlacProvincial policy for rape survivors – part 3
In this audio report, the health MEC for Gauteng tells Khopotso Bodibe that post exposure prophylaxis for rape survivors will be available at seven public hospitals by the end of June.
Read More » Provincial policy for rape survivors – part 3R2 billion for child care arrears grants
"Between April and June this year more than 300 000 children were registered to receive social grants." This is according to Dr Zola Skweyiya, the Minister of Social Development. But in this report by Khopotso Bodibe, Skweyiya says that the low number of children who are receiving foster care and care dependency grants is cause for concern. The Ministry of Social Development has earmarked two-billion rands to disburse as arrears payment to grant beneficiaries under these categories between now and August.
Read More » R2 billion for child care arrears grantsWarding off words and whips
Living with AIDS Programme 82
Stigma and discrimination are sadly all too often associated with HIV/AIDS. In this audio report two women who are open about their HIV positive status recount their experiences at the hands of neighbours. Nontsikelelo endured a prolonged beating with a sjambok, but fought off a man who attempted to rape her, claiming he wanted to "taste" what it was like to have sex with someone who has HIV. Zoleka was sworn at and had her house damaged by neighbours jealous of her life who claimed she didn't deserve to be happy as she was a "walking coffin". Mandla Majola of the Treatment Action Campaign speaks out about the need for perpetrators to be brought to book.
Read More » Warding off words and whipsLiving with AIDS Programme 82