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World AIDS Day: EFF Urges Better Treatment and Prevention

URGENT MEETING: Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) national spokesperson Sinawo Thambo said the party had written to the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, demanding an urgent in-person meeting with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: EFF

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has marked World AIDS Day by reaffirming its support for the millions of South Africans living with HIV/AIDS and paying tribute to those who have lost their lives to the epidemic. The party highlighted both the progress made in the fight against HIV/AIDS and the ongoing challenges that continue to… Continue reading World AIDS Day: EFF Urges Better Treatment and Prevention

TAC Pushes Government to Strengthen HIV Treatment Access

The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) urged the government to address staff shortages, shorten waiting times, improve record systems, end denial of services, and accelerate the rollout of six-month ARV refills. Photo: TAC

The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has warned that South Africa’s efforts to bring 1.1 million more people living with HIV into treatment are being undermined by deteriorating conditions at public health facilities, calling the situation a “national clinic crisis” that is driving people away from care. Speaking on World AIDS Day 2025, TAC leaders said… Continue reading TAC Pushes Government to Strengthen HIV Treatment Access

Conference Warns of HIV Crisis Without Urgent Action, Transparency

HIV CRISIS: The Co-Chairs of the 12th South African AIDS Conference have warned that South Africa could face a sharp rise in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. Photo: Supplied

The Co-Chairs of the 12th South African AIDS Conference that took place on the 8th to 11th of September 2025 in Johannesburg have warned that South Africa could face a sharp rise in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths if the government does not act urgently and transparently to address funding cuts. The conference, which ended… Continue reading Conference Warns of HIV Crisis Without Urgent Action, Transparency

Donald Trump’s Funding Cut to Leave Thousands of NGO Employees in South Africa Without Salaries

The decision by the US President to temporarily halt foreign funding for 90 days pending a review is expected to leave 15,145 employees of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in South Africa without jobs. The devastating impact of the funding freeze was revealed today, 29 January 2025, by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Funding Cut to Leave Thousands of NGO Employees in South Africa Without Salaries