By Mduduzi Simelane
The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
A grandchild. Daughter. Mother. Traditional Healer. Graphic Designer. Copywriter and ex-banker. Lerato "KingSaint" Lunga is a woman of many titles and she embodies them all. She got HIV through her ex-partner and that never stopped her from being a compassionate person. Today, her primary focus is healing people using her spiritual gifts as a Sangoma and producing merchandise that resonates with her soul. Thokoza Gogo!!!
Dorian "Pablo" Basson was sexually assaulted at 20 years old and that led to a life full of challenges. He spent three months in a psychiatric hospital after the incident took place. As if that was not enough, he had to spend another period of time in a different hospital upon finding out that he was HIV positive. However, none of these challenges have stopped "Pablo" from going after his goals. We can learn a lot from this champion!!!
In this episode, we celebrate Feziwe Masabane, a 55 year old from Alexandra a.k.a. Gomora. This amazing lady made it back from a critical stage of her HIV journey. At one point, she was hospitalised and had to take 49 pills as well as 3 injections on a daily basis. Today, Feziwe is virally suppressed...meaning that the virus is undetectable, an outcome that anyone living with HIV would be proud of.
In this episode, we celebrate Feziwe Masabane, a 55 year old from Alexandra a.k.a. Gomora. This amazing lady made it back from a critical stage of her HIV journey. At one point, she was hospitalised and had to take 49 pills as well as 3 injections on a daily basis. Today, Feziwe is virally suppressed...meaning that the virus is undetectable, an outcome that anyone living with HIV would be proud of.
Lindiwe "Lin" Mogale is a 24 year old from Bronkhorstspruit, 50kms east of Tshwane. Lindiwe's mom passed away when she was 9 years old, she got diagnosed with HIV when she was 16 and never had a relationship with her father. Luckily, Lindiwe's aunt was there to take her in. Despite all the challenges that she's faced since her formative years, Lin continues to be a resilient woman that aims to inspire other young people living with HIV. She is also a graphic designer making an impact within the creative industries.
Lindiwe "Lin" Mogale is a 24 year old from Bronkhorstspruit, 50kms east of Tshwane. Lindiwe's mom passed away when she was 9 years old, she got diagnosed with HIV when she was 16 and never had a relationship with her father. Luckily, Lindiwe's aunt was there to take her in. Despite all the challenges that she's faced since her formative years, Lin continues to be a resilient woman that aims to inspire other young people living with HIV. She is also a graphic designer making an impact within the creative industries.
Changing The Narrative Around HIV Through Meaningful Conversations
Even though HIV is widely accepted as a reality in South Africa, the stigma against people living with HIV is still prevalent in our communities.
We’re formerly known as BlackNation Media. We have more than 10 years of experience in digital storytelling. Sinelizwe Media Group also known as EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS AFRICA was established in 2019 with the intention to tell stories with real impact. Our podcasts, documentaries and films celebrate heroes and heroines with triumphant stories that defy all odds.
Changing The Narrative Around HIV Through Meaningful Conversations
Even though HIV is widely accepted as a reality in South Africa, the stigma against people living with HIV is still prevalent in our communities.
We’re formerly known as BlackNation Media. We have more than 10 years of experience in digital storytelling. Sinelizwe Media Group also known as EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS AFRICA was established in 2019 with the intention to tell stories with real impact. Our podcasts, documentaries and films celebrate heroes and heroines with triumphant stories that defy all odds.
The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.