Tag: hiv

Condom use hits record low raising renewed HIV concerns

The South African National AIDS Council (Sanac) is sounding the alarm over the significant decline in condom use across the nation, which has fallen to what officials describe as the ‘lowest ever’ levels. The pressing issue highlights an urgent need for innovative prevention strategies to combat the rising challenges posed by HIV/AIDS. In an interview […]

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Imprint designer Mzukisi Mbane showcases his work at Durban July

Hollywood Bets Durban July saw many designers from across the country showcase their work, as Imprint designer and creative director Mzukisi Mbane dressed a few celebrities in exclusive gowns for the #ForeverWena movement. Cape Town-born designer partnered up with celebrities such as the former Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida, actors Kwenzo Ngcobo and Dillon […]

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Andile Ncube shares memory of Zombo revealing HIV status

After HIV activist and motivational speaker Lebogang Motsumi alleged that the late kwaito star Tebogo ‘Zombo’ Ndlovu purposely infected her with HIV, media and TV personality Andile Ncube shared his recollection of the day Zombo revealed his HIV status before his passing. Lebogang detailed her experience with Zombo, stating that she had a desire to […]

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Woman alleges Zombo purposely infected her with HIV

Lebogang Motsumi, a motivational speaker and HIV activist, recently revealed on social media that her intense desire for fame during her teenage years resulted in an HIV diagnosis, further alleging that the late kwaito star Tebogo ‘Zombo’ Ndlovu was the person who purposely transmitted the virus to her. Zombo, a former member of the kwaito […]

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SA to launch vaginal rings to combat HIV

A “revolutionary” vaginal ring to prevent HIV is soon to be rolled out in South Africa – which has the largest epidemic of the virus in the world, a global financing partnership said on Friday. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria said three groups involved in the fight against AIDS in the […]

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Nozibele opens up about being HIV positive and falling pregnant

South African media personality and HIV-Aids activist Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba has shared her personal story of living with HIV and falling pregnant. The author discovered that she was HIV positive at the age of 22 during a wellness day event on 15 August 2013. Though coming to terms with her status was difficult, she did not […]

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