In honour of Lucky Mazibuko – a hero in the fight against HIV and AIDS
Note to Editors: the following remarks were delivered today by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, following a visit to HIV/AIDS activist, Lucky Mazibuko, in Soweto, Gauteng.
My fellow South Africans,
Today I am honoured to pay tribute to one of Soweto’s proudest sons, and a true servant of not only this community here in Soweto, but indeed our whole country.
Lucky Mazibuko’s contribution to the fight against HIV and AIDS – and particularly in helping break down the stigma so that more people could openly seek help and treatment – has been of immense value to all South Africans living with HIV and AIDS.
Today many South Africans are disclosing their status and seeking help, but this wasn’t always the case. Two decades ago it took courageous activists to come forward and change the narrative around being HIV positive. And few were as courageous as Lucky Mazibuko.