HIV and Aids in RSA
An estimated 5.2 million people were living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa in 2008, more than in any other country.1 It is believed that in 2008, over 250,000 South Africans died of AIDS.2 National prevalence is around 11%, with some age groups being particularly affected. Almost one-in-three women aged 25-29, and over a quarter of men aged 30-34, are living with HIV.3 HIV prevalence among those aged two and older also varies by province with the Western Cape (3.8%) and Northern... Read More
HIV/Aids latest statistics in RSA
The statistics discussed here come from two prevalence studies that estimate how many people are living with HIV in South Africa, and two reports on AIDS deaths. Viewed together these sources give an idea of the scale of South Africa’s HIV epidemic. If you are looking for statistics from elsewhere, try our statistics section. The first section is based on the report of the Department of Health “National HIV and Syphilis Sero-prevalence Survey in South Africa 2007″,... Read More
HIV march
We are inviting you to join us in march this coming December 5th in support to those infected and affected by this pandemic. The march is a symbol but the real protest must be in each one’s heart. To protest alone is not enough if we do not take a stand, we do not educate our friends and children about HIV/Aids. Education alone is not enough… we need to lead them to value their life, to dream for a future and if the price to be paid is abstain, so be it. We need to... Read More
