TINE VAN DER MAAS

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.

2006 TAPE 85 - Nozipho's funeral - Nombazana Botha

Nombazana 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

Ruth 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.

Media, Method, Message

Media, Method, Message follows the story of Beat It! the worlds first HIV/AIDS magazine programme. Narrated by the shows co-creator and director Jack Lewis, we see how Beat It! worked towards removing the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS and addressed the concerns of real people living with AIDS through documentary inserts and an in studio HIV+ support group.

TAC the first five years

The Treatment Action Campaign “in less than five years of existence moved a nation, shifted government policy and advanced the rights of people with HIV everywhere in the world… TAC’s struggle grows out of the best traditions of the anti-apartheid movement. TAC will be a shining light for citizen action for decades to come.” - Graca Machel, on presenting TAC with the Nelson Mandela, Health and Human Rights Award in 2002.