A. The Constitution and the legal framework
The Bill of Rights (which is part of the South African Constitution) enunciates a number of basic human rights which apply to all citizens and which therefore also protect people living with HIV/AIDS. |
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B. The basic rights of people living with HIV/Aids
People living with HIV infection and AIDS should have the same basic rights and responsibilities as those which apply to all citizens of the country.
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C. Specific application of the law
Employers may not discriminate against HIV-positive employees or victimise them in any way. |
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D. Management and policy issues
The Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 requires that employers (as far as it is reasonably practicable) create a safe working environment. It is also the responsibility of employers to develop policies and programmes to educate and protect their employees. This is not only a legal obligation: it is also an ethical obligation.
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Non-disclosure of HIV status may constitute rape
Sexually active, HIV-positive South Africans may soon be held accountable for rape if they do not disclose their HIV status to their sexual partners. |
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HIV+? Get life cover
Over 5 million South Africans live with HIV/Aids. Until recently, getting life cover just wasn’t an option. Now it is. |
