HIVAN and Sinikithemba launch “Phila Impilo / Live Life? photo project

HIVAN, in partnership with the Sinikithemba HIV/AIDS Care Centre at McCord Hospital, conducted a participatory photography project involving members of the Care Centre support group.

Support and strength from The Tree in KZN

About 300 women and their children gather every Wednesday beneath a large tree just outside Illovo on South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal south coast to support and encourage one another in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The tree has witnessed uncountable stories by women who were once victims, but are today empowered and knowledgeable about the epidemic.

Paper Giant tackles HIV/AIDS in the workplace

In an effort to tackle HIV/AIDS among its workers, South African pulp and paper giant, Mondi, is encouraging employees to undergo voluntary HIV counselling and testing.

New ARV testing centre opens

The South African government has opened a new centre to monitor the safety of antiretrovirals (ARVs) and other medicines used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

Network for HIV-positive clerics launched

An HIV-positive South African priest has co-founded a network to provide "non-judgemental" support for religious leaders living with HIV/AIDS.

King urges HIV tests for brides

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has urged young women to undergo HIV tests to determine their status before getting married.

Continued role of schools in fight against HIV/AIDS urged

Schools have a crucial role to play in ensuring that South African youth are not at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, premier of the North West province, Edna Molewa, has said.

First impressions of HIVAN

Malene Sahlertz recently joined HIVAN as an intern, assisting HIVAN's Deputy Director: Social and Behavioural Sciences, Jill Kruger and HIVAN's Artists' Action Around AIDS Project Co-ordinator, Bren Brophy. Malene is a Master of Arts student from Denmark and reports on her initial impressions of South Africa and HIVAN.

Know your HIV status, students urged

Students at the Durban Institute of Technology are being encouraged to check their HIV status. This follows last week's Indaba staged by the HIV/AIDS Centre at the institution.

Hollywood hero joins 46664 campaign

Hollywood actor Will Smith is to become an ambassador for the 46664 HIV/AIDS campaign.This was announced by the campaign's patron, Nelson Mandela, after he met Smith at his offices in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Thursday.