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Change behaviours

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0200

Pre-exposure prophylaxis will only be successful in preventing the spread of HIV if it is combined with shifts in attitude, writes Scott Burnett.

Source: The Times

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In South Africa, UNICEF and partners launch report on preventing HIV among young people

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0200

'Opportunity in Crisis' from early adolescence to young adulthood

Source: Unicef.org

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UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman Supports HIV Prevention in South Africa

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0200

High School Musical star Monique Coleman is a new advocate for youth around the world. As the first-ever UN Youth Champion, the American actress is travelling the globe to celebrate the UN International Year of Youth and raise support for the Millennium Development Goals.

Source: UNFPA GLOBAL WEBSITE

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loveLife uses sport to fight HIV

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 +0200

We need to shape a generation of children who feel they have a future, that they can be someone and have control of their lives.

Source: NEW AGE, THE (1st EDITION)

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Giving youth a sporting chance

Fri, 13 May 2011 09:00:00 +0200

loveLife is known for many things. From its �controversial� billboards to its branded ambassadors working in more than 5 600 schools and 800 communities across the country, South Africa�s largest HIV prevention initiative for young people has got the nation talking. For more than 10 years, the organisation has been hard at work turning all this talk into action � getting young people involved in sports, dance, drama and debating activities through the loveLife Games in its mission to turn the tide of HIV.

Source: PRETORIA NEWS

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Roles of dads must be reinforced

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0200

Nine million children are growing up without fathers. What does this mean for young people - and what does this have to do with HIV?

Source: SOWETAN

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Stop teen suicide by listening and helping

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0200

There's an alarming new trend on the rise � teenage suicide. loveLife's Lerato Makoti and Thandiwe McCloy find out why teens are taking their lives and what we can do to stop this from happening.

Source: Randfontien Herald

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Teens become moms to give life meaning

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Youngsters' life skills and employment opportunities are as important as sexual education in addressing teen pregnancy.

Source: THE TIMES

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loveLife keeps city kids on track

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0200

By Odwa Funeka. Imagine a place where you can apply for your ID, open an email account, type a letter, get an Aids test, play outdoor games, meet other young people, and generally get encouragement to feel good about yourself. That place is the Grahamstown Station, where the loveLife train has been on a week-long mission to change the lives of the city's youth.

Source: GROCOTT`S MAIL

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loveLife opens doors for groundBREAKERs

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0200

By Tsholo Kgosimmele. loveLife has recruited a brand new group of eager groundBREAKERs to join their call centre for the year 2011.

Source: CITY VISION (KHAYELITSHA)

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Make your move

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0200

A new year has just begun! You can make the most of it, and make moves to a successful future by believing in yourself, having a personal vision, setting goals and working hard.

Source: RANDFONTEIN HERALD

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Hobbiton has a good idea

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0200

By Khanyiso Tshwaku. "Our reward is the joy on the children's faces as we give them an outlet to express themselves and have fun," said Manezi Mbeju, Centre Manager at Hobbiton at Fairewood, which runs the Grahamstown Outdoor Outreach Development programme (Good).

Source: GROCOTT'S MAIL

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Superstores partners with loveLife for World Aids Day 2010

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0200

World Aids Day is about raising money, increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education throughout the country and around the world. Boxer Superstores partnered with loveLife, in an attempt to do their part in fighting this epidemic.

Source: MTHATHA FEVER

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Gear up for next year

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:40:00 +0200

loveLife, South Africa's largest HIV/Aids prevention programme for young people, asserts that although passing the national matric examination is important, it should not be viewed as the end of the world and terminate pupils' drive to succeed should they not get the results they were hoping for.

Source: REKORD (SENTRAAL/CENTRAL)

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Service centre helps man realise his dream

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200

Story and photo by Briando Chauke. Ciyani - The tide has turned for 24-year-old Happy Chauke of Makhuva Village, who after many years of hunting for a job has now found employment.

Source: CAPRICORN VOICE

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loveTrain educates country's youth

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Tharine Geldenhuys. HIV infection is a matter of concern for young and old. Whether you are HIV positive or not, a responsible lifestyle is your key to a balanced life.

Source: KROON NUUS

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Helping the youth of the world to loveLife

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +0200

By Tsholo Kgosimmele. World Aids Day was celebrated at the V&A Waterfront.

Source: CITY VISION (KHAYELITSHA)

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CWDM 16 Days Campaign lay foundation for effective implementation of the 365 National Action Plan!

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200

The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) launched its 16 Days of Activism for NO Violence against Women and children Campaign. In her address at the launch, Speaker Councillor Mpumi Hani said that the CWDM's campaign for this year highlights the critical importance of partnerships between civil society and government.

Source: MAIL & GUARDIAN

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Hip-hop star sets fine example

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:50:00 +0200

By Patience Bambalele. Famous hip-hop star Proverb has proved he is a fine role model for young people in South Africa.

Source: SOWETAN (LATE FINAL)

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Girls soccer team does well

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +0200

By Sinenhianhia Mkhwanazl. JuJu baby soccer team in Soshanguve extension I has managed to keep many children out of the streets by getting them to play soccer.

Source: REKORD (MAMELODI)

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Focus on the mind and HIV/AIDS

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0200

Thandiwe McCloy looks at the links between mental health disorders and HIV/Aids.

Source: RIPPLE EFFECT

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Concert highlights Aids Days

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200

To commemorate World Aids Day and raise awareness of the disease, loveLife will host a concert at the V&A Waterfront In Cape Town.

Source: DAILY SUN, SUPPLEMENT A

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Heritage culture to be celebrated in Langa

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Dumba Ka Nobangula. This is difficult to understand, if one considers that Langa gave birth to such cultural and musical luminaries as the late Brenda Fassie.

Source: CITY VISION (LAGUNYA/PHILIPPI)

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Male circumcision and the battle against HIV/AIDS

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Thandiwe McCloy. Male circumcision (MC) is one of the oldest surgical procedures known to man and has been carried out for many thousands of years. MC is the surgical removal of all or part of the foreskin of the penis and has existed mainly for religious and cultural reasons.

Source: RIPPLE EFFECT

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December is HIV and Aids awareness month

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Thandiwe McCloy. While HIV/Aids is a problem across the globe, it's an especially serious issue in South Africa. We have the highest number of HIV-positive people in the world! Here are a few facts about HIV/Aids you need to know about. HIV/Aids continues to tear across South African communities, leaving orphans, child-headed households, loss and pain in its wake.

Source: VAAL WEEKLY

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Generation S(ex) - and loving it

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0200

Teens admit they 'like the experience', watch porn to learn 'new styles' and engage in sexual intercourse in groups

Source: CITY PRESS

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World Aids Day: Get tested

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Harriet Mclea. Eight hundred thousand of 4.68million South Africans tested in the largest HIV-testing campaign yet have the virus.

Source: TIMES, THE (FIRST EDITION)

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Talking about HIV/Aids

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0200

December is World Aids Awareness Month. While HIV/Aids is a problem across the globe, it's an especially serious issue in South Africa. We have the highest number of HIV-positive people in the world! Here are a few facts about HIV/Aids you need to know about. By Thandiwe McCloy

Source: VUKANI

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Young Talent at Mmabana

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Tshepo Makhele. With the intention of giving young people an opportunity to explore, expose and execute their heavenly gifted talent, loveLife, an HIV and AIDS Prevention Campaign that targets children from the ages of 12 to 17 years, held a performing arts event on Saturday at Mmabana.

Source: MAFIKENG MAIL

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loveLife Centre awards certificates

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Oupa Moiketsi. Botshabelo loveLife Youth Centre awarded 50 top learners from Senakangwedi Secondary School certificates after they completed the Body Ys Programme on Friday, 19 November.

Source: MANGAUNG ISSUE

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Our guest editor: Xolile Tshabalala

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

It's the holiday season and you know what that means: fun, family and friendships galore! When one thinks about what's important in life, the first thing that comes to mind is immediate family. But as life would have it, not everything is carved in stone and there are exceptions to the rule - including who your family is.

Source: SOUL

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Young golfer amongst top 25

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

South African Golf Development Board technical director, Grant Hepburn, knows a promising golfer when he sees one. Earlier this year, he helped to select the best 25 golfers in the board's programme for their national squad.

Source: UD NEWS

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Will Bujy dance to the top?

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

[Extract from Move! Magazine] So far he is proving that losing weight can be fun�

Source: MOVE!

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Discipline through sports

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0200

By Noxolo Memela. Working towards the successful rehabilitation of prisoners, the department of sports and recreation (DSR) together with the department of correctional services (DCS) and loveLife introduced a recreational programme for inmates at Qalakabusha prison in Empangeni on Tuesday.

Source: ZULULAND FEVER

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Lovers of life just as mad about sport

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Zanele Ngele. Keeping kids off the streets is their main aim.

Source: DAILY SUN (TSHWANE), SUN TSHWANE

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It's Gold for delivering on promises

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Penwell Diamini. The citizens have spoken. They trust the Department of Social Development because it delivers on its promises.

Source: SOWETAN

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Dihlabeng Hospital holds Employee Wellness Week

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Edward Mokoena. In response to the HCT (HIV Counselling and Testing) National Campaign that is currently taking place which was launched in April 2010, Dihlabeng Regional Hospital held an employee wellness week from 15-19 November at their clinic.

Source: EASTERN FREE STATE ISSUE

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Schools not safe from sex bullies

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0200

[Extract from The Mercury] By Sinegugu Ndlovu. Primary school pupils as young as 10 are being sexually bullied in classrooms and toilets of some schools by their peers, according to Durban Childline.

Source: MERCURY

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Learnerships in wholesale and retail sector

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Thandiwe McCloy. The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&R-SETA) is offering learnerships so you can gain skills to increase your chances of finding a job in the wholesale and retail sector.

Source: ATHLONE NEWS

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Palesa creates the career of her dreams

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

[Extract from The Star] What makes a successful fashion designer? Talent, sure, but more than anything the courage to chase your dream and the hard work to make it happen, says Palesa Mokubung. Helen Grange chats to her.

Source: STAR

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'Talk to pupils about sex'

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0200

[Extract from the Cape Times] Sex on school grounds is so rife that parents, pupils and teachers need to sit down often for frank discussions about teenage sexuality, experts say.

Source: CAPE TIMES

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Teenage Pregnancy

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

More than 80 000 teenagers fall pregnant and 10 000 undergo a termination of pregnancy in South Africa each year.

Source: PEOPLE

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Mobile loveLife

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

By Njabulo Ngcobo. South Africa's largest HIV/Aids prevention programme's mobile network is reaching for new heights.

Source: DAILY SUN, SUN HEALTH

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How loveLife gave hope to the HIV generation

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Beyond the Billboards - the loveLife Story by David Robbins (Porcupine Press, R259): The ups and downs of the loveLife organisation are chronicled in this book.

Source: PRETORIA NEWS

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Driving change across the economy

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200

[Extract from the Business Report] A few people have a lot to say about the problems in South Africa. The rest of us have a lot to do. So says Kone Gugushe, Nedbank Divisional Executive: Corporate Social Responsibility who adds that the Nedbank Foundation continues to drive change across the economy along with stakeholders, partners and visionary individuals.

Source: BUSINESS REPORT (NATIONAL)

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Young go-getter gets degree

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:00:00 +0200

Through making his move to study at CIDA City Campus, Jordan Mahole (26) is on his way to becoming a business leader of tomorrow.

Source: REKORD (MAMELODI)

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It's ok to say no

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200

When you don't drink, being pressured to have beer, wine, whiskey or any other kind of alcohol can be really tough. Here are a few ways to stand tall and proud in saying NO to alcohol.

Source: EKASI

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Saving lives by loving life

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Beyond the billboards � the loveLife story by David Robbins (Porcupine Press, R259)

Source: THE STAR, TONIGHT

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Adding to the lost generation

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Problem is, you cannot study when you have no money, or earn when you're unqualified, writes Nontobeko Mtshali.

Source: THE STAR

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Prepare for exams

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Exams are just around the corner and here are a few tips from loveLife to help you through your workload.

Source: REKORD (NOWETO)

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