I would like to take the opportunity today, International Human Rights Day, to salute our comrades in the struggle for access to treatment.
First I want to salute some of our fallen comrades - Oupa Fazi, Nkosinathi Magwala, Nomfundo Somana, Edward Mabunda, John Vollenhoven, Dr Steve Andrews, Dr Ivan Toms, Dr Sarah Ann Christianson, Violet Seboni, Thandokazi Kweta, Nandipha Makeke, Lorna Mlofana, Thabisile Mabuya and others.
Also, I salute our comrades who have committed and dedicated their youth and adult life to the struggle for access to treatment for people living with HIV.