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24 May 2006

Nozipho Bhengu

Nozipho Bhengu's funeral was turned into a political slagging match as eulogies were used to reinforce the Mbeki governments stance of AIDS denialism.

Nozipho, who's status her mother courageously disclosed in front of parliment in 2001, was being treated by Tine van der Maas on recommendation of then health minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang.

2006 TAPE 85 - Nozipho's funeral - Nombazana Botha

Source FootageNombazana Botha delivers a eulogy at Nozipho Bhengu's funeral, turning the funeral into a political slagging match in support of Mbeki's AIDS denialism. Comments about a remark made by Jacob Zuma that a shower can prevent you from becoming infect with the HI-virus cause Zuma supporters to leave the funeral and protest outside.

2006 TAPE 143 - Ruth Bhengu, Nozipho Bhengu

Source FootageRuth Bhengu talks about her daughter Nozipho's death due to AIDS related illnesses. She discusses why she disclosed her daughter's status to parliament and why Nozipho chose not to take ARVs and how the family opted for her to be treated by the discredited Tine van der Maas

 

~24-05-2006