Harvard awaits 46664’s agony aunt

She has graced television screens and magazine covers, written columns on the Web and given advice over the radio – and now Lebo Ramofoko, fondly known as Sis’ Lebo, 46664’s agony aunt, is off to Harvard! 

The oldest of three sisters, Ramafoko is the senior executive for media at the Soul City Institute for health and development communication.

The bitter taste of sugar daddies

Sugar daddies, suiker dees, dede’s, baba, ministers of transport and finance – whatever you choose to call the rich, older men who date younger girls – are a social reality in South Africa and one of the contributing factors to the countrywide spread of HIV/AIDS. 

Hundreds test for HIV at Soweto Festival

“If you spread the message to just one or two people and they spread the message to one or two people, millions of people will get the message.”

These words by singer Loyiso Bala, a 46664 ambassador, sum up the aim of 46664’s involvement at the Soweto Festival recently – spread the word about HIV/AIDS.

Loyiso Bala takes the test that counts

Velvet-voiced Loyiso Bala, R&B star and 46664 ambassador shows his support for the third National HIV, Behaviour and Health Survey being conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). This is the third household survey of this nature conducted by the HSRC since the Nelson Mandela Foundation commissioned the first survey in 2002.

Dream it and do it – It’s in our hands!

The foyer of Montecasino’s Il Grande theatre in Johannesburg filled up quickly on August 28 with 250 of South Africa’s most dynamic and vibrant young women. They were there to learn from the best in business, while providing 46664 with an opportunity to address the group most vulnerable to HIV infection – young women.

46664 bangles a huge success

Madiba’s birthday month saw South Africans from all walks of life flocking to Sterns and American Swiss, and Mont Blanc, not to purchase engagement or weddings rings but to buy their very own 46664 “Madiba” bangles.

The first time I got tested

The first time I got tested for HIV was for a routine medical exam in order to get travel insurance. I was 18 years old. I hadn’t had sex – hell, I hadn’t even kissed anyone yet; I hadn’t had a blood transfusion; but I was still terrified.

NMF supports HIV/AIDS survey

Researchers get third national health and behaviour study under way

Through fire to love and song

Despite encountering massive resistance from the community she lived in, founding member of the Agape Children’s centre, Zodwa Mqadi, refused to give up her quest to help orphans. Recently her children’s choir graced the stages of London, performing with international stars at the 46664 concert held in Hyde Park in London. 

Shackling HIV/AIDS

A bit of metal around one’s wrist is not always a choice.

For the political prisoners during apartheid, a loop of metal around a wrist or ankle was a symbol of oppression, of a lack of freedom, of a lack of democracy.

For families of these prisoners and supporters of the struggle around the world, a metal bangle around the wrist, with the prisoner’s number or name on it, was a sign of support for those who were incarcerated.

It was in this spirit that 46664’s silver, gold and platinum wrist bangles were launched in South Africa tonight at a star-studded event in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Wish Nelson Mandela happy birthday

Do you have a 90th birthday message for Madiba?

If you feel like congratulating the father of our democracy, here’s your chance!

“Hello! Is anyone out there?”

Coca-Cola South Africa has partnered with 46664 in fighting one of the greatest threats facing people in Africa today. The soft-drinks company has produced an advertising campaign that gives voice and support to initiatives combating HIV and AIDS.