HIV/Aids

Positive living
Linda Booi is 23. Six years ago, at the start of her adulthood, HIV-positive results tore her world apart. Worst of all, her family and community rejected her. This is her story.

A tale of HIV in two cities
Alistair Martin is a Sydney native who also has strong ties with Cape Town. HIV-positive for 17 years, he has watched the epidemic unfold on both continents.

Filthy water hampers ARVs
Nonkqubela had to fight to receive ARV treatment, now she has to fight for clean water to go along with her medication.

About a girl
HIV/Aids is about people, and in South Africa it is about children.

Night out with Bra Mo
The gay scene in Cape Town’s township is not always as in your face as in the city, but it’s there. Join Bra Mo’s friends on a few nights out . . .

Loving a man with HIV
One night changed everything when Neil and his partner Wynand were arrested. One walked out scott-free. The other one had to endure a gang rape and was left with a new HIV status.

I tell: my HIV test experience
1 December is World Aids Day and this year we decided to send one of our own at Health24 to get tested.

Nokhwezi's disclosure tips
Before you disclose to anyone – even if that person is within the family – you have to accept your status, and be able to deal with the fact that you're now living with HIV.

HIV+ reverend tells all
Rev Christo Greyling tells the story of his life, HIV-diagnosis and struggle to overcome all the obstacles associated with this disease.

Aids orphan takes on world
She's just 23 yet she’s challenged Tony Blair, been on TV with Bob Geldof and bowled over one of the world’s most influential businessmen.

HIV: should you out him?
If you're HIV-positive, or think you might be, of course you tell a new partner. But is he telling you?

Multiple partner shock
Despite all information to the contrary, many of South Africa's youth still cling to the dubious belief that sleeping with multiple partners proves that you're a man.

A TB/HIV researcher's story
Linda-Gail Bekker has been fighting the HIV-epidemic since its rise in the 1980s; and she is fighting it still. This story follows the path of a TB/HIV researcher in South Africa.

“Brokeback marriage”
Married for over 10 years Hendrik helped his wife bring up two kids. Over 40 years old he decided to come out and indulge in the gay scene. Is he prepared to face the consequences?

No sugar coating for HIV positivity
TV show host, Nokubonga Yawa shares her ups and downs with us, and proves that HIV positivity can be achieved despite our circumstances.

My life with HIV
Nokhwezi Hoboyi shares her story of her life with HIV.

Nokhwezi on stigma and discrimination
Initially I experienced a lot of stigma and discrimination. Nobody wanted to come to my house, and I was ostracised.