After months of speculation, the first independent and nationally representative study of HIV/AIDS in South Africa released in Johannesburg today (Thursday) revealed several shock findings. Anso Thom reports.

Almost all South Africans are in favour of implementing anti-retroviral therapy to HIV-positive pregnant mothers and those people living with HIV/AIDS, a Human Sciences Research Council survey has revealed.

South Africans have modified sexual behaviour in the face of the HIV/AIDs epidemic the Nelson Mandela/Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) study of HIV/AIDS has found. Anso Thom reports.

The provision of ARV (anti-retro-viral) therapy should be fast-tracked, generic ARV drugs should be produced in South Africa and VAT should be removed from medicines the Nelson Mandela/HSRC Study on HIV/AIDS has recommended.

HIV prevention messages appear to be having an impact on the sexual behaviour of South Africans who also have a very clear understanding of the key aspects of HIV/AIDS.