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HIV and hope: one woman’s story

Ntombi Zondi* of Pimville, Soweto always gets mixed emotions on World Aids Day. Ten years ago to the day, she tested positive for HIV. She speaks about her journey since then, and her belief that HIV/Aids is not a death sentence but an opportunity to create a better life.

Aids-free generation achievable: UN

An Aids-free generation is achievable if the international community steps up provision of universal access to HIV prevention, treatment and social protection, while focusing on the most disadvantaged communities affected by HIV, says a new UN report marking World Aids Day.

The quick guide to South Africa

What languages do South Africans speak? Is South Africa a democracy? Are there big cities with modern amenities? Are the roads tarred? How far will my money go? ... You've got three minutes to spare? Here's the lowdown on why South Africa's going to surprise you.

Emerging farmer breaks the mould

While many young people move to the big city in pursuit of fancy cars and designer wear, 29-year-old Gift Mafuleka is making the most of the opportunities afforded by public land reform initiatives and private sector support to breathe new life into a farm in Mpumalanga.

Zimbabwean fathers fight HIV

Men in rural Zimbabwe are taking a hands-on approach to pregnancy – and to preventing the transmission of HIV from mother to child.
R13m boost for HIV clinic in SA

Zuma, Gates discuss Aids treatment

President Jacob Zuma has met with businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates to discuss improved healthcare, in particular the need to scale up HIV/Aids prevention, following on the policy change made by the President on World Aids Day.

Mbombela: ‘Africa’s wildest stadium’

Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit has been dubbed "Africa's wildest stadium", not in reference to overly boisterous fans, but to the abundant wildlife of Mpumalanga province, which strongly influenced the stadium's design.

Cape Town’s creature creators

Thanks to special effects specialists such as Cape Town’s CFX, there is less need for live animals in filmmaking. The company recently created a remarkably lifelike animatronic baby orca for the latest Free Willy movie, having previously made a moose, anteater, two-metre great white shark, and hamster.

Rhinos return to Uganda

Uganda has its own rhinos again - the first calf in 27 years was born at a breeding sanctuary in Nakasongola district, bringing hope that the magnificent animal, now extinct in the country's wilds, will thrive again.

When the Boys played Brazil

South Africa's soccer team (whose nickname means "The Boys") take on Brazil in a Confederations Cup semifinal at Ellis Park on Thursday. The two teams have only met twice before, both times in Johannesburg, the first time in one of the most memorable matches in Bafana Bafana's short history.