South Africa has made significant strides in the fight against HIV, with millions of people accessing antiretroviral treatment and major advances in prevention. Yet, despite these gains, the country continues to face persistent challenges, including new infections, treatment interruptions, stigma, unequal access to healthcare and people falling through the cracks of the treatment system.
So, where are we getting it wrong? Are our prevention strategies reaching the people who need them most? Why are so many people still not accessing or remaining on treatment, and are we doing enough to address the social and economic factors that drive new infections? Beyond medical interventions, what needs to change at a policy and leadership level? What responsibility do government, healthcare institutions, community organisations and influential leaders have in
closing these gaps? And, with 2030 approaching, are we doing enough to ensure that ending AIDS as a public health threat becomes a reality rather than just a global target?

South Africa has made significant strides in the fight against HIV, with&nbsp;millions of people accessing antiretroviral treatment and major advances in&nbsp;prevention. Yet, despite these gains, the country continues to face&nbsp;persistent challenges, including new infections, treatment interruptions,&nbsp;stigma, unequal access to healthcare and people falling through the&nbsp;cracks of the treatment system. So, where are we getting it wrong? Are our prevention strategies reaching&nbsp;the people who need them most? Why are so many people still not&nbsp;accessing or remaining on treatment, and are we doing enough to address&nbsp;the social and economic factors that drive new infections? Beyond medical interventions, what needs to change at a policy and&nbsp;leadership level? What responsibility do government, healthcare&nbsp;institutions, community organisations and influential leaders have in closing these gaps? And, with 2030 approaching, are we doing enough to&nbsp;ensure that ending AIDS as a public health threat becomes a reality rather&nbsp;than just a global target?

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: SOUTH AFRICA’S HIV RESPONSE: WHAT ARE WE GETTING WRONG,  AND WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE TO END AIDS BY 2030?

Going into business with family can seem like the perfect arrangement. You already know each other, there is an established level of trust, and you share a common history. But what happens when the business starts testing the very relationship it was built on? When disagreements over money, unequal workloads, decision-making and business direction begin to spill into family relationships? For many siblings, doing business together can become a complicated balancing act between protecting the bottom line and preserving family ties. So, how do you survive doing business with your sibling without allowing business disagreements to destroy your relationship? And can a sibling partnership really
thrive when family and finances are involved?

Going into business with family can seem like the perfect&nbsp;arrangement. You already know each other, there is an established&nbsp;level of trust, and you share a common history. But what happens&nbsp;when the business starts testing the very relationship it was built&nbsp;on? When disagreements over money, unequal workloads,&nbsp;decision-making and business direction begin to spill into family&nbsp;relationships? For many siblings, doing business together can&nbsp;become a complicated balancing act between protecting the bottom&nbsp;line and preserving family ties. So, how do you survive doing&nbsp;business with your sibling without allowing business disagreements&nbsp;to destroy your relationship? And can a sibling partnership really thrive when family and finances are involved?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: The business of being family | SURVIVING BUSINESS WITH FAMILY

Vote counting is still underway following South Africa's local government elections, and while the early results show the African National Congress narrowly ahead of the Democratic Alliance, it is important to stress that these numbers are far from final. The picture could change significantly as more voting districts report their results, particularly in major provinces such as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, where some of the country's biggest metropolitan municipalities are located. But even at this preliminary stage, the results are raising important questions about the country's changing political landscape. The ANC, which has governed South Africa since 1994, appears to be facing another
significant test of its support, while the DA is showing signs of making gains. Other political players, including the MK Party, the EFF and smaller parties, could also influence the eventual balance of power. What makes these elections particularly important is that they are about more than which party comes out on top nationally. They are about who will govern our cities and municipalities, who will have the numbers to form councils, and whether South Africa is heading towards another period of
complex coalition politics. So, what can we responsibly read into these early numbers, and what should we be watching as counting continues?

Vote counting is still underway following South Africa's local government&nbsp;elections, and while the early results show the African National Congress&nbsp;narrowly ahead of the Democratic Alliance, it is important to stress that&nbsp;these numbers are far from final. The picture could change significantly as&nbsp;more voting districts report their results, particularly in major provinces&nbsp;such as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, where some of the country's biggest&nbsp;metropolitan municipalities are located.&nbsp;But even at this preliminary stage, the results are raising important&nbsp;questions about the country's changing political landscape. The ANC,&nbsp;which has governed South Africa since 1994, appears to be facing another significant test of its support, while the DA is showing signs of making&nbsp;gains. Other political players, including the MK Party, the EFF and smaller&nbsp;parties, could also influence the eventual balance of power.&nbsp;What makes these elections particularly important is that they are about&nbsp;more than which party comes out on top nationally. They are about who&nbsp;will govern our cities and municipalities, who will have the numbers to form&nbsp;councils, and whether South Africa is heading towards another period of complex coalition politics. So, what can we responsibly read into these&nbsp;early numbers, and what should we be watching as counting continues?

The battle for municipalities – what will the final results mean for  South Africa?

Today, millions of South Africans are heading to the polls to elect the leaders who will govern their municipalities over the next five years. But beyond the political parties, campaign promises and competition for power, there is another important story unfolding today: the story of voter
participation. How many South Africans will actually make their way to the voting stations, and what will their participation – or absence – tell us about the state of our democracy? South Africa is grappling with high unemployment, poverty, inequality, struggling municipalities and a rising cost of living. These are not abstract political issues; they are everyday economic realities that affect how
people live, work and survive. For many voters, the question is whether their vote can translate into better services, economic opportunities and improved living conditions. But for others, years of unfulfilled promises may have created a sense that voting makes little difference. So, as we cast our ballots today, what does voter turnout tell us about the country's political and economic mood? Is there still hope that the ballot can change people's economic circumstances, or are South Africans
increasingly losing faith in the ability of political leadership to improve their lives?

Today, millions of South Africans are heading to the polls to elect the&nbsp;leaders who will govern their municipalities over the next five years. But&nbsp;beyond the political parties, campaign promises and competition for power,&nbsp;there is another important story unfolding today: the story of voter participation. How many South Africans will actually make their way to the&nbsp;voting stations, and what will their participation &ndash; or absence &ndash; tell us&nbsp;about the state of our democracy?&nbsp;South Africa is grappling with high unemployment, poverty, inequality,&nbsp;struggling municipalities and a rising cost of living. These are not abstract&nbsp;political issues; they are everyday economic realities that affect how people live, work and survive. For many voters, the question is whether&nbsp;their vote can translate into better services, economic opportunities and&nbsp;improved living conditions. But for others, years of unfulfilled promises&nbsp;may have created a sense that voting makes little difference.&nbsp;So, as we cast our ballots today, what does voter turnout tell us about the&nbsp;country's political and economic mood? Is there still hope that the ballot&nbsp;can change people's economic circumstances, or are South Africans increasingly losing faith in the ability of political leadership to improve their&nbsp;lives?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: SOUTH AFRICA’S HIV RESPONSE: WHAT ARE WE GETTING WRONG, AND WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE TO END AIDS BY 2030?

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