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6 January 2005

Makgatho Mandela passes away


Nelson Mandela’s son, Makgatho Lewanika Mandela, dies of AIDS. The Mandela family speaks openly about the cause of his death.

Siyayinqoba Beat It! 2005 Episode 9 - Good leaders lead

Video clipIn this episode we explored the impact of political leaders disclosing that they have lost family members to HIV/AIDS and how the public disclosure of Justice Edwin Cameron was used as an advocacy tool to push for access to treatment for all. Studio guest, Azola Goqwana, shared a youth perspective and debated the role of HIV/AIDS leadership in all sectors of society with Siyayinqoba support group members.

~06-01-2005