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South Africa News
Study finds SA youth’s rife condom disuse driving up new HIV infections
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) is shining the spotlight on condom usage – especially among young people…
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HSRC concerned over HIV infections
The high HIV infection prevalence in young women in KwaZulu-Natal reveals the alarming trend of older men having s.e.x with…
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City of Cape Town says nearly 50 000 residents assisted with HIV self-test kits
Leading up to World Aids Day on Friday, December 1, the City of Cape Town said it has assisted nearly…
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South Africa News
Child rapist sentenced to life in jail, another child rape case awaits him
A 40-year-old Du Noon man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a minor relative, also infecting…
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South Africa News
HIV-positive Gauteng sangoma arrested for allegedly raping 12 & 14-year-old initiates, forcing them to have s.e.x
A Gauteng-based sangoma, Isaac Motaung, appeared before the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court for allegedly raping his initiates during initiation processes at…
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South Africa News
HIV self-testing kits now available at several pharmacies across South Africa
In a move to make it easier for people to detect their HIV status and to act on it as…
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World News
UN says end of AIDS still possible by 2030
“The end of AIDS” is still possible by 2030, the United Nations insisted Thursday but cautioned that the world’s deadliest…
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South Africa News
Alarming HIV infection rate in KZN youth
The 11th SA Aids Conference kicked off in Durban against the backdrop of alarming HIV infection numbers. Approximately 1,300 young…
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South Africa News
Men encouraged to test for HIV
Men are being encouraged to test for HIV. It’s one of the areas where they can be more proactive about…
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South Africa News
HIV-positive man gets life imprisonment for r@pe & attempted murder of girlfriend’s granddaughter
A 46-year-old man who was knowingly living with HIV was sentenced to life imprisonment and an additional five years by…
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Mzansi Celebs
WhatsApp conversations claiming SK Khoza is HIV positive leaked
South African actor SK Khoza had one of the most tumultuous 2022 that any celebrities could have. During that year,…
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South Africa News
4 people arrested in connection to the theft of ARVs in Free State
Police said that four people were arrested in connection with the theft of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in Free State. The…
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South Africa News
Man accused of running Joburg child s.e.x ring charged with attempted murder
The man accused of running a child sex ring in Johannesburg has been charged with attempted murder for handing boys…
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South Africa News
Man awarded R2 million after being wrongfully imprisoned for 2 years
A man accused of housebreaking and detained for more than two years before charges were withdrawn has been awarded R2…
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South Africa News
AmaZulu King: Keep observing the reed dance tradition
Maidens in KwaZulu-Natal presented their reeds before newly crowned Amazulu King Misuzulu on Saturday. The reed dance, where maidens undergo…
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World News
Man tests positive for monkeypox, COVID and HIV after holiday to Spain
An Italian man had an exceptionally unlucky holiday, returning home to find he had contracted Covid-19, monkeypox, and HIV all…
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World News
WHO: Global monkeypox cases dropped last week
Monkeypox cases fell by a fifth last week as infections in Europe dropped but the outbreak is going through “intense…
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World News
New global alliance launched to end Aids in children by 2030
Globally, only half (52%) of children living with HIV are on life-saving treatment, far behind adults where three quarters (76%)…
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South Africa News
Sahpra approves new treatment for HIV positive children
The South African Health and Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) on Friday approved and registered a new combination antiretroviral treatment for…
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South Africa News
Sugar daddies warned to leave teenage girls alone
As the country celebrated Youth Day last week, the KZN Health MEC addressed a number of issues plaguing young people…
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