In South Africa there are almost 300,000 pregnancies per year involving HIV-positive mums-to-be, according to the latest antenatal survey in 2007. With numbers like these, it might be surprising that Fikile Mabuza* thought she would be the only HIV-positive pregnant woman at the clinic.   This is because of misconceptions about HIV and pregnancy. […]

TAC’s General Secretary, Vuyiseka Dubula, and Chairperson, Nonkosi Khumalo, will be presented with the John M. Lloyd Award in recognition of their leadership in HIV/AIDS.

  Positive Heroes applauds President Zuma’s landmark speech, made in the National Council of Provinces on HIV/AIDS on 29 October 2009, in which he acknowledged that the fear and shame that have surrounded the epidemic must be overcome.   In his speech, President Zuma said: “All South Africans must know that they are at risk […]

  Richard Westoby, Steven Edwards and Positive Heroes are pleased to announce a photographic exhibition of some of Richard’s work titled “I dream of Africa” and on Wednesday 28th and Thursday the 29th, October 2009 at the Hub Culture Pavillion in Kingly Court on Carnaby Street.   Richard has been inspired by Africa, it’s people, […]