Hon Chairperson and hon members, as you are aware, the Moral Regeneration Movement, MRM, is a partnership between government and civil society. The MRM developed a Charter of Positive Values, which forms the basis of all the programmes it runs. In particular, the MRM is holding social dialogues in communities, where people discuss matters of concern and explore how the Charter of Positive Values can be applied as a useful instrument to deal with social issues like domestic violence. For obvious reasons, there is a specific focus on young people who can use the charter as a guide to mould their lives.
The leadership of the MRM also speak of the Charter of Positive Values whenever they are required to address civil society organisations, or when they are doing interviews on radio. The MRM is an integral part of the planning and leveraging of Heritage Month, Women's Month and 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children.
July is designated Moral Regeneration Month, during which there are activities in all provinces aimed at helping communities to rededicate and recommit themselves to moral renewal, as well as to fostering social cohesion. For example, last July the MRM organised sporting activities between Somali nationals and locals in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. In KwaZulu-Natal, they organised cultural and musical events that included people from the Great Lakes region. These are helping to foster greater understanding between foreign nationals and local communities.
Latest statistics on HIV/Aids and details measures taken to win battle against HIV/Aids
9. Mr B L Mashile (ANC) asked the Deputy President:
(1) What are the (a) latest statistics on HIV/Aids and (b) trends in HIV/Aids infection; and
(2) whether South Africa is winning the battle against HIV/Aids; if not, what corrective or enhancement measures are being taken by the government in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? CO386E