South Africa unveils new HIV/Aids plan

South Africa's mortality rate continued to decline in 2009, with tuberculosis (TB) being the most commonly mentioned cause of death on certificates, says Statistics South Africa.

Nomusa Njoko is not only one of South Africa's most sought-after gospel artists. She's also one of the country's best-known Aids activists - and someone who's now been living with HIV for 17 years.

It has taken 10 years of sustained effort and investment for the world to achieve its current momentum in the fight against HIV/Aids, creating the "very real possibility of getting ahead of the epidemic" - but only if the momentum is not lost, says the United Nations.

South Africa recorded an increase of 0.8% in the HIV prevalence of antenatal women between 2009 and 2010 - a clear indication, says Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, that the country's war against HIV/Aids has yet to be won.