LINDA-GAIL BEKKER

Siyayinqoba Beat It! 2004 Episode 8 - ART in Gugulethu

In this episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! the support group discussed antiretroviral therapy with studio guests Dr Linda Gail Bekker and Sister Lulu Mtwisha. The guests explained the importance drug adherence.

Siyayinqoba Beat It! 2004 Episode 15 - False and Fraudulent Cures

Fana Khaba, aka DJ Khabzela, disclosed his HIV positive status publicly on the popular youth radio station, Yfm in May 2003. Khabzela the host of the most popular show on the station chose however not to take antiretrovirals once his HIV had progressed to full blown AIDS. Instead he opted for various other unproven remedies (supported by the South African Minister of Health) that would hold no benefits for his ailing health. In this episode the Siyayinqoba Beat It! discussed why people opt for unproven remedies and asked what can be done to ensure that fraudulent claims and false cures are exposed and restricted.

Siyayinqoba Beat It! 2006 Episode 24 - Pregnancy and HIV

This week we were looking at pregnancy and HIV on Siyayinqoba. We talk about the safest ways for HIV positive couples to have children or if you or your partner is HIV positive. What you can do if you are HIV positive and your partner is negative. We visit the Cape Fertility Clinic and talk to Dr Linda Gail-Bekker about the risks of having a child if you are HIV positive and safe ways to conceive. In studio the support group are joined by Dr Nombuso Mthethwa to discuss pregnancy and HIV.