27 May 2002
"Today I can confirm my HIV status"
The National Minister of Transport, Abdulah M. Omar will know his HIV/AIDS status tomorrow in Cape Town.
The Minister has volunteered to be counseled and tested in order to encourage the majority of South Africans to do the same. Minister Omar said knowing one HIV/AIDS status is critical if people are to live positively.
"If you know your status you are able to take necessary decisions, you can eat healthy food, exercise regularly and also live positively," He said.
Venue: Blue Train Lounge (Cape Town Station)
Date: Tuesday (June 28, 2002)
Time: 15:30 on the dot
NB: Media requested to confirm.
Issued by
Mike Mabasa HEAD: Media Liaison And Corporate Communications
Tel:083 680 7048
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Ndivhuwo Mabaya on 082 926 9379