Untold Positive Stories
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -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 within our communities. Sinelizwe Media Group also known as Everyday Positive Stories has more than 10 years of experience in traditional and digital storytelling. Our podcasts, documentaries and films celebrate heroes and heroines with triumphant stories that defy all the odds.
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Episodes
Thokoza Gogo. A Transition...
May 20, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBA 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!!!
Sexual Assault That Led To An Infection & Three Months In A Psychiatric Hospital
May 13, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBDorian "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!!!
Bed Ridden, 49 Pills, 3 Injections Daily and Now Virally Suppressed
April 29, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 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.
Born with HIV, but formally diagnosed at 16 years old
April 24, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBLindiwe "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 ...
Podcast Promo
April 21, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute - 898 KBChanging 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 ...