1. Saidy Brown\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Saidy Brown<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> Itsoseng, North West Province<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> 1995<\/li>\n
- Age Diagnosed:<\/strong> 14 years<\/li>\n
- Mode of Transmission:<\/strong> Birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brown-1-e1610084966357.jpg\")
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSaidy Brown was born in a small town in North West Province in 1995. She came to know that she had been living with HIV at the age of 14 after carrying out a test at a youth day event she attended.\u00a0According to her, she was shocked when she learned about her status because she didn’t know that she was living with the virus since she wasn’t into any sort of intimate relationship at that time.<\/p>\n
Brown was the first person in Itsoseng to openly talk about her condition. Though she found out that she was positive at age 14, she boldly disclosed her status at the age of 18 after four years of self-discrimination.\u00a0Saidy’s case is quite pathetic; she lost her both parents to Aids-related diseases. After she found out that she is HIV positive, she went home and asked her aunt who told her that she was born with the virus.<\/p>\n
Her aunt also said her mother and father died from complications of the virus at the ages of ten and nine, respectively.\u00a0People got to know about Saidy’s condition through her Twitter page. She opened up about her status while celebrating herself for almost turning 22 that year. She wrote that when she found that she was positive at 14 that she didn’t know she would live to 18 years, but she would be turning 22 soon.<\/p>\n
Although some people expressed shock over her revelation, others drew inspiration from it and even retweeted her post to create further awareness. Saidy Brown loves initiating conversations on HIV. She is among South African celebrities that uses her Facebook platform and other mediums to tell people about HIV and also campaign for an HIV-free society.<\/p>\n
2. Zackie Achmat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Real Name:<\/strong> Abdurrazack Achmat<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> 1962<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> Vrededorp, Johannesburg<\/li>\n
- Famous For:<\/strong> HIV\/AIDS activism<\/li>\n
- Diagnosed:<\/strong> Late 1990s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/zac-e1610085417516.jpg\")
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAchmat is a South African film director, AIDS activist, as well as the chairman and founder of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC). He publicly announced that he was HIV positive in the year 1998. Since then, he has continued to make giant moves for an HIV-free South Africa. Through TAC, he was able to compel the government to make HIV drugs available to South Africans and at a cheaper rate too.<\/p>\n
Zackie is easily remembered for declining to take antiretroviral drugs until they are made available to South African HIV patients through the public health system. He has won several awards for his roles in fighting and campaigning against HIV.<\/p>\n
3. Phindile Sithole-Spong<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Phindile Sithole-Spong<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> 1990<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> South Africa<\/li>\n
- Year Diagnosed:<\/strong> 2009<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"South](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/phi-e1610085400205.jpg\")
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPhindile Sithole-Spong was born in South Africa in 1990. She was infected with HIV at birth, after which she lost both her parents to Aids-related diseases. She was diagnosed with HIV\/AIDS at the age of 19, in 2009, after a series of tests were conducted on her following her ill health.<\/p>\n
Phindile has since learned to embrace her condition. She is one of those who push the awareness of HIV among South Africans to the forefront. Since 2012, she has been at the helm of affairs at Rebranding HIV (Pty) Ltd. She is the founder of this HIV and sexual health consultancy company. Her parents passed on at a time when antiretroviral drugs were not available to HIV patients in South Africa.<\/p>\n
4. Thabang Sefatsa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Thabang Sefatsa<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> Retired footballer<\/li>\n
- Disclosed HIV Status:<\/strong> 2016<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"South](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tha-e1610084984842.jpg\")
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThabang Sefatsa was born in South Africa. He came to know about his HIV positive status in 2013 but only disclosed it in 2016 at an event organized in Pretoria to create awareness for AIDS awareness.\u00a0The now-retired football midfielder, who played for Roses United during his active days, disclosed at that time, a lot of athletes had the virus but were afraid to open up about their condition.<\/p>\n
He further added that he decided to publicize his status because he wanted to encourage people to know their status by going for HIV tests. Sefatsa is living the best of his life, having embraced his condition. He also uses several mediums to create awareness for HIV.<\/p>\n
5. Musa Njoko<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Musa Njoko<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:\u00a0<\/strong>Unavailable<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> Gospel singer<\/li>\n
- Age Diagnosed:<\/strong> 22 years<\/li>\n
- Disclosed HIV Status:<\/strong> 1995<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"South](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/njojo-e1610085944871.jpg\")
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMusa Njoko was one of the first South African women who publicly disclosed their HIV positive condition. She made the revelation in 1995 and unfortunately, it led to her being stigmatized by the public. The sensational gospel artist was diagnosed with the virus at the age of 22.<\/p>\n
Njoko is now one of the respectable HIV\/AIDS activists in South Africa. She uses her social media platforms and other mediums to talk to people about the virus. She is also an inspiration to a lot of people who are positive in the country.<\/p>\n
6. Justice Edwin Cameron<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Edwin Cameron<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> Pretoria<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> February 1953<\/li>\n
- Contracted HIV:<\/strong> In the 1980s<\/li>\n
- Popularly Known As:<\/strong> Former Justice in the Constitutional court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/came-e1610085969273.jpg\")
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCameron was born in Pretoria, South Africa on February 15, 1953. He was infected with the virus in the 1980s and became extremely ill while serving as a chief judge. His life was saved by anti-retroviral drugs, which he effortlessly bought – thanks to his salary.<\/p>\n
Edwin has been a prominent figure in the fight against HIV\/AIDS for years. As an activist, he has joined forces with many organizations to make the lives of people living with HIV in the country better.<\/p>\n
7. Criselda Kananda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Criselda Kananda<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> TV personality, radio host, businesswoman, motivational speaker<\/li>\n
- Diagnosed:<\/strong> 1998<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"South](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-3-e1610086331776.jpg\")
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of the beloved South African celebrities of her time, Kananda is a radio host and TV personality. She was diagnosed with HIV in 1998 and has lived with the virus in her body for years without taking antiretroviral drugs. Kananda was 29 years old and 7 months pregnant when she was informed by the doctor that she had two years to live, but she has been able to exceed the number of years the doctor said she had.<\/p>\n
She is one woman who is super proud of how far God has brought her on her journey as an HIV patient, and what she’s been able to achieve despite all odds.<\/p>\n
\n
Saidy Brown was born in a small town in North West Province in 1995. She came to know that she had been living with HIV at the age of 14 after carrying out a test at a youth day event she attended.\u00a0According to her, she was shocked when she learned about her status because she didn’t know that she was living with the virus since she wasn’t into any sort of intimate relationship at that time.<\/p>\n
Brown was the first person in Itsoseng to openly talk about her condition. Though she found out that she was positive at age 14, she boldly disclosed her status at the age of 18 after four years of self-discrimination.\u00a0Saidy’s case is quite pathetic; she lost her both parents to Aids-related diseases. After she found out that she is HIV positive, she went home and asked her aunt who told her that she was born with the virus.<\/p>\n
Her aunt also said her mother and father died from complications of the virus at the ages of ten and nine, respectively.\u00a0People got to know about Saidy’s condition through her Twitter page. She opened up about her status while celebrating herself for almost turning 22 that year. She wrote that when she found that she was positive at 14 that she didn’t know she would live to 18 years, but she would be turning 22 soon.<\/p>\n
Although some people expressed shock over her revelation, others drew inspiration from it and even retweeted her post to create further awareness. Saidy Brown loves initiating conversations on HIV. She is among South African celebrities that uses her Facebook platform and other mediums to tell people about HIV and also campaign for an HIV-free society.<\/p>\n
2. Zackie Achmat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Real Name:<\/strong> Abdurrazack Achmat<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> 1962<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> Vrededorp, Johannesburg<\/li>\n
- Famous For:<\/strong> HIV\/AIDS activism<\/li>\n
- Diagnosed:<\/strong> Late 1990s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAchmat is a South African film director, AIDS activist, as well as the chairman and founder of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC). He publicly announced that he was HIV positive in the year 1998. Since then, he has continued to make giant moves for an HIV-free South Africa. Through TAC, he was able to compel the government to make HIV drugs available to South Africans and at a cheaper rate too.<\/p>\n
Zackie is easily remembered for declining to take antiretroviral drugs until they are made available to South African HIV patients through the public health system. He has won several awards for his roles in fighting and campaigning against HIV.<\/p>\n
3. Phindile Sithole-Spong<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Phindile Sithole-Spong<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> 1990<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> South Africa<\/li>\n
- Year Diagnosed:<\/strong> 2009<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPhindile Sithole-Spong was born in South Africa in 1990. She was infected with HIV at birth, after which she lost both her parents to Aids-related diseases. She was diagnosed with HIV\/AIDS at the age of 19, in 2009, after a series of tests were conducted on her following her ill health.<\/p>\n
Phindile has since learned to embrace her condition. She is one of those who push the awareness of HIV among South Africans to the forefront. Since 2012, she has been at the helm of affairs at Rebranding HIV (Pty) Ltd. She is the founder of this HIV and sexual health consultancy company. Her parents passed on at a time when antiretroviral drugs were not available to HIV patients in South Africa.<\/p>\n
4. Thabang Sefatsa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Thabang Sefatsa<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> Retired footballer<\/li>\n
- Disclosed HIV Status:<\/strong> 2016<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThabang Sefatsa was born in South Africa. He came to know about his HIV positive status in 2013 but only disclosed it in 2016 at an event organized in Pretoria to create awareness for AIDS awareness.\u00a0The now-retired football midfielder, who played for Roses United during his active days, disclosed at that time, a lot of athletes had the virus but were afraid to open up about their condition.<\/p>\n
He further added that he decided to publicize his status because he wanted to encourage people to know their status by going for HIV tests. Sefatsa is living the best of his life, having embraced his condition. He also uses several mediums to create awareness for HIV.<\/p>\n
5. Musa Njoko<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Musa Njoko<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:\u00a0<\/strong>Unavailable<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> Gospel singer<\/li>\n
- Age Diagnosed:<\/strong> 22 years<\/li>\n
- Disclosed HIV Status:<\/strong> 1995<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMusa Njoko was one of the first South African women who publicly disclosed their HIV positive condition. She made the revelation in 1995 and unfortunately, it led to her being stigmatized by the public. The sensational gospel artist was diagnosed with the virus at the age of 22.<\/p>\n
Njoko is now one of the respectable HIV\/AIDS activists in South Africa. She uses her social media platforms and other mediums to talk to people about the virus. She is also an inspiration to a lot of people who are positive in the country.<\/p>\n
6. Justice Edwin Cameron<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Edwin Cameron<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> Pretoria<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> February 1953<\/li>\n
- Contracted HIV:<\/strong> In the 1980s<\/li>\n
- Popularly Known As:<\/strong> Former Justice in the Constitutional court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCameron was born in Pretoria, South Africa on February 15, 1953. He was infected with the virus in the 1980s and became extremely ill while serving as a chief judge. His life was saved by anti-retroviral drugs, which he effortlessly bought – thanks to his salary.<\/p>\n
Edwin has been a prominent figure in the fight against HIV\/AIDS for years. As an activist, he has joined forces with many organizations to make the lives of people living with HIV in the country better.<\/p>\n
7. Criselda Kananda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Criselda Kananda<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> TV personality, radio host, businesswoman, motivational speaker<\/li>\n
- Diagnosed:<\/strong> 1998<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of the beloved South African celebrities of her time, Kananda is a radio host and TV personality. She was diagnosed with HIV in 1998 and has lived with the virus in her body for years without taking antiretroviral drugs. Kananda was 29 years old and 7 months pregnant when she was informed by the doctor that she had two years to live, but she has been able to exceed the number of years the doctor said she had.<\/p>\n
She is one woman who is super proud of how far God has brought her on her journey as an HIV patient, and what she’s been able to achieve despite all odds.<\/p>\n
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Achmat is a South African film director, AIDS activist, as well as the chairman and founder of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC). He publicly announced that he was HIV positive in the year 1998. Since then, he has continued to make giant moves for an HIV-free South Africa. Through TAC, he was able to compel the government to make HIV drugs available to South Africans and at a cheaper rate too.<\/p>\n
Zackie is easily remembered for declining to take antiretroviral drugs until they are made available to South African HIV patients through the public health system. He has won several awards for his roles in fighting and campaigning against HIV.<\/p>\n
3. Phindile Sithole-Spong<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Phindile Sithole-Spong<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> 1990<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> South Africa<\/li>\n
- Year Diagnosed:<\/strong> 2009<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPhindile Sithole-Spong was born in South Africa in 1990. She was infected with HIV at birth, after which she lost both her parents to Aids-related diseases. She was diagnosed with HIV\/AIDS at the age of 19, in 2009, after a series of tests were conducted on her following her ill health.<\/p>\n
Phindile has since learned to embrace her condition. She is one of those who push the awareness of HIV among South Africans to the forefront. Since 2012, she has been at the helm of affairs at Rebranding HIV (Pty) Ltd. She is the founder of this HIV and sexual health consultancy company. Her parents passed on at a time when antiretroviral drugs were not available to HIV patients in South Africa.<\/p>\n
4. Thabang Sefatsa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Thabang Sefatsa<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> Retired footballer<\/li>\n
- Disclosed HIV Status:<\/strong> 2016<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThabang Sefatsa was born in South Africa. He came to know about his HIV positive status in 2013 but only disclosed it in 2016 at an event organized in Pretoria to create awareness for AIDS awareness.\u00a0The now-retired football midfielder, who played for Roses United during his active days, disclosed at that time, a lot of athletes had the virus but were afraid to open up about their condition.<\/p>\n
He further added that he decided to publicize his status because he wanted to encourage people to know their status by going for HIV tests. Sefatsa is living the best of his life, having embraced his condition. He also uses several mediums to create awareness for HIV.<\/p>\n
5. Musa Njoko<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Musa Njoko<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:\u00a0<\/strong>Unavailable<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> Gospel singer<\/li>\n
- Age Diagnosed:<\/strong> 22 years<\/li>\n
- Disclosed HIV Status:<\/strong> 1995<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMusa Njoko was one of the first South African women who publicly disclosed their HIV positive condition. She made the revelation in 1995 and unfortunately, it led to her being stigmatized by the public. The sensational gospel artist was diagnosed with the virus at the age of 22.<\/p>\n
Njoko is now one of the respectable HIV\/AIDS activists in South Africa. She uses her social media platforms and other mediums to talk to people about the virus. She is also an inspiration to a lot of people who are positive in the country.<\/p>\n
6. Justice Edwin Cameron<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Edwin Cameron<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> Pretoria<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> February 1953<\/li>\n
- Contracted HIV:<\/strong> In the 1980s<\/li>\n
- Popularly Known As:<\/strong> Former Justice in the Constitutional court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCameron was born in Pretoria, South Africa on February 15, 1953. He was infected with the virus in the 1980s and became extremely ill while serving as a chief judge. His life was saved by anti-retroviral drugs, which he effortlessly bought – thanks to his salary.<\/p>\n
Edwin has been a prominent figure in the fight against HIV\/AIDS for years. As an activist, he has joined forces with many organizations to make the lives of people living with HIV in the country better.<\/p>\n
7. Criselda Kananda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Criselda Kananda<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> TV personality, radio host, businesswoman, motivational speaker<\/li>\n
- Diagnosed:<\/strong> 1998<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of the beloved South African celebrities of her time, Kananda is a radio host and TV personality. She was diagnosed with HIV in 1998 and has lived with the virus in her body for years without taking antiretroviral drugs. Kananda was 29 years old and 7 months pregnant when she was informed by the doctor that she had two years to live, but she has been able to exceed the number of years the doctor said she had.<\/p>\n
She is one woman who is super proud of how far God has brought her on her journey as an HIV patient, and what she’s been able to achieve despite all odds.<\/p>\n
\n
Phindile Sithole-Spong was born in South Africa in 1990. She was infected with HIV at birth, after which she lost both her parents to Aids-related diseases. She was diagnosed with HIV\/AIDS at the age of 19, in 2009, after a series of tests were conducted on her following her ill health.<\/p>\n
Phindile has since learned to embrace her condition. She is one of those who push the awareness of HIV among South Africans to the forefront. Since 2012, she has been at the helm of affairs at Rebranding HIV (Pty) Ltd. She is the founder of this HIV and sexual health consultancy company. Her parents passed on at a time when antiretroviral drugs were not available to HIV patients in South Africa.<\/p>\n
4. Thabang Sefatsa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Thabang Sefatsa<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> Retired footballer<\/li>\n
- Disclosed HIV Status:<\/strong> 2016<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThabang Sefatsa was born in South Africa. He came to know about his HIV positive status in 2013 but only disclosed it in 2016 at an event organized in Pretoria to create awareness for AIDS awareness.\u00a0The now-retired football midfielder, who played for Roses United during his active days, disclosed at that time, a lot of athletes had the virus but were afraid to open up about their condition.<\/p>\n
He further added that he decided to publicize his status because he wanted to encourage people to know their status by going for HIV tests. Sefatsa is living the best of his life, having embraced his condition. He also uses several mediums to create awareness for HIV.<\/p>\n
5. Musa Njoko<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Musa Njoko<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:\u00a0<\/strong>Unavailable<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> Gospel singer<\/li>\n
- Age Diagnosed:<\/strong> 22 years<\/li>\n
- Disclosed HIV Status:<\/strong> 1995<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMusa Njoko was one of the first South African women who publicly disclosed their HIV positive condition. She made the revelation in 1995 and unfortunately, it led to her being stigmatized by the public. The sensational gospel artist was diagnosed with the virus at the age of 22.<\/p>\n
Njoko is now one of the respectable HIV\/AIDS activists in South Africa. She uses her social media platforms and other mediums to talk to people about the virus. She is also an inspiration to a lot of people who are positive in the country.<\/p>\n
6. Justice Edwin Cameron<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Edwin Cameron<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> Pretoria<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> February 1953<\/li>\n
- Contracted HIV:<\/strong> In the 1980s<\/li>\n
- Popularly Known As:<\/strong> Former Justice in the Constitutional court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCameron was born in Pretoria, South Africa on February 15, 1953. He was infected with the virus in the 1980s and became extremely ill while serving as a chief judge. His life was saved by anti-retroviral drugs, which he effortlessly bought – thanks to his salary.<\/p>\n
Edwin has been a prominent figure in the fight against HIV\/AIDS for years. As an activist, he has joined forces with many organizations to make the lives of people living with HIV in the country better.<\/p>\n
7. Criselda Kananda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Criselda Kananda<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> TV personality, radio host, businesswoman, motivational speaker<\/li>\n
- Diagnosed:<\/strong> 1998<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of the beloved South African celebrities of her time, Kananda is a radio host and TV personality. She was diagnosed with HIV in 1998 and has lived with the virus in her body for years without taking antiretroviral drugs. Kananda was 29 years old and 7 months pregnant when she was informed by the doctor that she had two years to live, but she has been able to exceed the number of years the doctor said she had.<\/p>\n
She is one woman who is super proud of how far God has brought her on her journey as an HIV patient, and what she’s been able to achieve despite all odds.<\/p>\n
\n
Thabang Sefatsa was born in South Africa. He came to know about his HIV positive status in 2013 but only disclosed it in 2016 at an event organized in Pretoria to create awareness for AIDS awareness.\u00a0The now-retired football midfielder, who played for Roses United during his active days, disclosed at that time, a lot of athletes had the virus but were afraid to open up about their condition.<\/p>\n
He further added that he decided to publicize his status because he wanted to encourage people to know their status by going for HIV tests. Sefatsa is living the best of his life, having embraced his condition. He also uses several mediums to create awareness for HIV.<\/p>\n
5. Musa Njoko<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Musa Njoko<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:\u00a0<\/strong>Unavailable<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> Gospel singer<\/li>\n
- Age Diagnosed:<\/strong> 22 years<\/li>\n
- Disclosed HIV Status:<\/strong> 1995<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMusa Njoko was one of the first South African women who publicly disclosed their HIV positive condition. She made the revelation in 1995 and unfortunately, it led to her being stigmatized by the public. The sensational gospel artist was diagnosed with the virus at the age of 22.<\/p>\n
Njoko is now one of the respectable HIV\/AIDS activists in South Africa. She uses her social media platforms and other mediums to talk to people about the virus. She is also an inspiration to a lot of people who are positive in the country.<\/p>\n
6. Justice Edwin Cameron<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Edwin Cameron<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> Pretoria<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> February 1953<\/li>\n
- Contracted HIV:<\/strong> In the 1980s<\/li>\n
- Popularly Known As:<\/strong> Former Justice in the Constitutional court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCameron was born in Pretoria, South Africa on February 15, 1953. He was infected with the virus in the 1980s and became extremely ill while serving as a chief judge. His life was saved by anti-retroviral drugs, which he effortlessly bought – thanks to his salary.<\/p>\n
Edwin has been a prominent figure in the fight against HIV\/AIDS for years. As an activist, he has joined forces with many organizations to make the lives of people living with HIV in the country better.<\/p>\n
7. Criselda Kananda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Criselda Kananda<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> TV personality, radio host, businesswoman, motivational speaker<\/li>\n
- Diagnosed:<\/strong> 1998<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of the beloved South African celebrities of her time, Kananda is a radio host and TV personality. She was diagnosed with HIV in 1998 and has lived with the virus in her body for years without taking antiretroviral drugs. Kananda was 29 years old and 7 months pregnant when she was informed by the doctor that she had two years to live, but she has been able to exceed the number of years the doctor said she had.<\/p>\n
She is one woman who is super proud of how far God has brought her on her journey as an HIV patient, and what she’s been able to achieve despite all odds.<\/p>\n
\n
Musa Njoko was one of the first South African women who publicly disclosed their HIV positive condition. She made the revelation in 1995 and unfortunately, it led to her being stigmatized by the public. The sensational gospel artist was diagnosed with the virus at the age of 22.<\/p>\n
Njoko is now one of the respectable HIV\/AIDS activists in South Africa. She uses her social media platforms and other mediums to talk to people about the virus. She is also an inspiration to a lot of people who are positive in the country.<\/p>\n
6. Justice Edwin Cameron<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Edwin Cameron<\/li>\n
- Place of Birth:<\/strong> Pretoria<\/li>\n
- Year of Birth:<\/strong> February 1953<\/li>\n
- Contracted HIV:<\/strong> In the 1980s<\/li>\n
- Popularly Known As:<\/strong> Former Justice in the Constitutional court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCameron was born in Pretoria, South Africa on February 15, 1953. He was infected with the virus in the 1980s and became extremely ill while serving as a chief judge. His life was saved by anti-retroviral drugs, which he effortlessly bought – thanks to his salary.<\/p>\n
Edwin has been a prominent figure in the fight against HIV\/AIDS for years. As an activist, he has joined forces with many organizations to make the lives of people living with HIV in the country better.<\/p>\n
7. Criselda Kananda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Criselda Kananda<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> TV personality, radio host, businesswoman, motivational speaker<\/li>\n
- Diagnosed:<\/strong> 1998<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of the beloved South African celebrities of her time, Kananda is a radio host and TV personality. She was diagnosed with HIV in 1998 and has lived with the virus in her body for years without taking antiretroviral drugs. Kananda was 29 years old and 7 months pregnant when she was informed by the doctor that she had two years to live, but she has been able to exceed the number of years the doctor said she had.<\/p>\n
She is one woman who is super proud of how far God has brought her on her journey as an HIV patient, and what she’s been able to achieve despite all odds.<\/p>\n
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Cameron was born in Pretoria, South Africa on February 15, 1953. He was infected with the virus in the 1980s and became extremely ill while serving as a chief judge. His life was saved by anti-retroviral drugs, which he effortlessly bought – thanks to his salary.<\/p>\n
Edwin has been a prominent figure in the fight against HIV\/AIDS for years. As an activist, he has joined forces with many organizations to make the lives of people living with HIV in the country better.<\/p>\n
7. Criselda Kananda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Criselda Kananda<\/li>\n
- Occupation:<\/strong> TV personality, radio host, businesswoman, motivational speaker<\/li>\n
- Diagnosed:<\/strong> 1998<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of the beloved South African celebrities of her time, Kananda is a radio host and TV personality. She was diagnosed with HIV in 1998 and has lived with the virus in her body for years without taking antiretroviral drugs. Kananda was 29 years old and 7 months pregnant when she was informed by the doctor that she had two years to live, but she has been able to exceed the number of years the doctor said she had.<\/p>\n
She is one woman who is super proud of how far God has brought her on her journey as an HIV patient, and what she’s been able to achieve despite all odds.<\/p>\n
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One of the beloved South African celebrities of her time, Kananda is a radio host and TV personality. She was diagnosed with HIV in 1998 and has lived with the virus in her body for years without taking antiretroviral drugs. Kananda was 29 years old and 7 months pregnant when she was informed by the doctor that she had two years to live, but she has been able to exceed the number of years the doctor said she had.<\/p>\n
She is one woman who is super proud of how far God has brought her on her journey as an HIV patient, and what she’s been able to achieve despite all odds.<\/p>\n
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