By Johnathan Paoli
Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Sunday reiterated South Africa’s commitment to ending HIV and AIDS epidemic by 2030, emphasizing the importance of equitable healthcare access for all, regardless of income, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Delivering the keynote address at World AIDS Day commemoration at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, Mashatile, as Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (Sanac), highlighted the importance of this year’s theme, “Equal Rights, Equal Care.”
“As we commemorate this year’s World AIDS Day, it is also an appropriate time to reflect on the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to doing whatever it takes to achieve our collective vision of an AIDS-free world, as well as to stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV in our country and around the world,” he said.
Mashatile highlighted South Africa’s achievements in the fight against
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