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Sunday Times (Johannesburg) - March 19, 2006
Supported by the kwaito star Zola and others at a press conference in Johannesburg, Sithole cried as he spoke to reporters. He has been in and out of hospital since December.
Famous for his energetic sign-off phrase "Okumhlophe" on SABC 1, Sithole became aware of his HIV status about three months ago.
His wife, Anna, said her husband was scheduled to start antiretroviral treatment on Tuesday because he was still on medication for tuberculosis. Family spokesman Mpumi Phillips said: "Disclosure is the first step to healing." - Simphiwe Piliso
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