South Sudan: 'Great Strides' Against HIV in the Free State - but Activists Still Aren't Safe

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On Wednesday, Free State Health MEC Dr Benny Malakoane held a briefing with what he termed "the fourth estate", singing the praises of the media an as important partner to "reach out where we are not able to make a presence (sic)". But meanwhile, an anti-HIV activist in the province says he fears for his life, suffering bullying and intimidation. By ANSO THOM.

Malakoane's lengthy speech gave great detail regarding the "highlights and strides made during the past eleven months" with challenges facing his department discussed only at the end of the address.

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