CSA&G#MenAreTrash vs. #NotAllMen
by Martin Mushomba I am studying for a Masters in Medicinal Plant Sciences at the University of Pretoria. I joined the Just Leaders programme at the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS and Gender mainly because I wanted to learn more about social justice. I am part of the student research cohort. And, I wrote this opinion […]
Reflections on stigma, HIV and COVID-19
by Chris Joubert As someone who works in HIV testing services, I have heard a lot of misconceptions about HIV. This misinformation ranges from the origins of HIV, to how it’s spread and treated. It wasn’t surprising to see similar trends with the Covid-19 pandemic. In these times, information is more accessible and therefore spreads […]
CSA&GCovid-19, HIV and me
by Dipontseng Kheo, Professional Nurse, CSA&G When the news of Covid-19 came I panicked and feared for my loved ones who recently moved to China. And when the first case was confirmed in South Africa, as a Professional Nurse working at the CSA&G mainly with HIV testing, I started getting calls and messages. From students, […]