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Sunday Times (Johannesburg) - September 11, 2005
"We pledge to always protect each other by having our HIV tests done together as a couple."
Krijay Govender (actress/ director/ comedienne)
"For Khomanani Day, I pledge to speak to girl children about issues around HIV/Aids and sexuality."
Thornton Oaks (Tarot card reader)
"I pledge to protect myself by undergoing regular HIV tests."
Portia Modise (Banyana Banyana captain)
"I pledge to talk to my sisters, Lucia and Lorraine, so that they should use condoms to protect themselves from Aids."
Marc Lottering (comedian)
"I pledge to encourage all Capetonians to protect themselves and to survive. I will do this by handing out condoms."
Slikour (member of Skwatta Kamp)
"I pledge to use a condom and to protect myself."
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