Gauteng Premier David Makhura together with the Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Kgosientso Ramokgopa will brief the media on Thursday, 03 September 2015, following a meeting of the Gauteng AIDS Council (GAC) in Tshwane.

They are expected to report on progress made by the province and the City in the fight against HIV/AIDS, especially amongst population groups who are “most likely to be exposed to, or transmit HIV”. These groups include young women; men who have sex with other men; sex workers and their clients; and people living in informal settlements.

The focus on these groups is critical for the realisation of an AIDS-free generation as foreseen in the National Development Plan.
GAC, which is chaired by Premier Makhura, was formed to help mobilise all sectors of society to join the partnership against HIV/AIDS in Gauteng.

After the media briefing, the Premier and the Executive Mayor will visit one of the sites, where high risk of HIV infection including sex workers; LGBTI /MSM and drug users is prevalent.

Details of the briefing are as follows:

Date:      Thursday, 03 September 2015
Venue:  Centurion Council Chambers, cnr, Cliffton and Cantonments road
Time:     12h00

Issued by Gauteng Provincial Government
For media enquiries contact Premier’s spokesperson Nino Zama on 083 473 6725 / 011 355 6009 or nino.zama@gauteng.gov.za