Media Watch
Ignorance, the HIV fear factory
An article from The New Age (TNA) shows that only through actively learning about HIV can we address the fear, stigma and negative attitudes that continue to cling to the virus in South Africa.
HCT numbers spell success, says Minister
The Times and the Sowetan report that the government’s national HIV counseling and testing (HCT) campaign has been a success, reaching more than 14.7 million South Africans in just over a year.
SANAC’s sweet tooth
Anybody with a sweet tooth could automatically become a ‘sweet-heart’ if SANAC’s tax plan becomes a reality.
Swati reed dance: Abstain is the only refrain
Media reports of sex at the traditional Swati reed dance beg the question: Should certain cultural practices change when they stand in the way of addressing HIV prevention?
The Times reports that the thousands of young women who flock to the annual celebration in hopes of being welcomed into the ranks of Swazi royalty, are often met by unscrupulous men who see the ceremony as an opportunity to have a 'good time.'
The men quoted in the newspaper reportedly pick and choose from the virgins in attendance, luring them outside the fenced encampment, which the girls call home during the festivities.
