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Charlie Jacobs

Charlie Jacobs

The great question we all ask ourselves at some point is:  “Why am I here?  What is my life’s purpose?”.  I know that question well.  In August 2010 – I spent a lot of time trying to figure out the answer … It has been 10 years since I was diagnosed as HIV positive.  A […]

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Nomasomi Limako

Nomasomi Limako

Nomasomi Limako, who lives in Gaugteng, has overcome more challenges than most in her 40 years. She has a disability, caused by polio. She says, “Growing up with a disability is a challenge because you experience many difficulties in life and you do not grow up. People will always treat you like a child.” In […]

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Siphiwe Ngamone

Betrayal is not a good thing, especially for people who are married and trust their partners to be honest with them. Unfortunately, we live in a society that is not open-minded and that’s why it’s hard for people to disclose their HIV/Aids statuses. Siphiwe Ngamone (32), who works at Emalahleni FM as an HIV activist, was […]

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Maureen Nyanto

Not everyone is happy to disclose their HIV/aids status, but it’s all about taking responsibility for your life. Unfortunately, we live in a society where people have unprotected sex or share needles. Both of these actions can open a person to HIV infection. If you’re HIV positive, it’s always best to tell your partner your […]

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