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Sunday Times (Johannesburg) - October 10, 2004
Xolisa Vapi
However, Tshabalala-Msimang did not elaborate on her warning.
She said R10-million had been set aside for the distribution of female condoms, and this would increase to R20-million next year.
Tshabalala-Msimang, who celebrated her 64th birthday yesterday, was speaking in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg, at the sixth anniversary celebration for the Partnership Against HIV/Aids. The partnership was launched by government to mobilise all South Africans to join in the fight against Aids.
"Today we have reason to celebrate and praise the women and men of South Africa for their collaboration, hard work and courage," she said.
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