SPORTS and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has urged teenagers to think about their future and to stop engaging in sexual activities.
Mbalula was speaking during the commemoration of World Aids Day held at Saul Tsotetsi sports centre in Sebokeng, Vaal.
The former ANC Youth League president said teenagers should abstain from having sex until they are adults.
"Teenagers, especially girls, should refrain from sexual activities. They should save themselves until they are ready and responsible people.
"Our children are attracted by these useless (drugs and alcohol) things instead of taking part in various sporting codes," he said.
Mbalula said sport plays a role in the fight against HIV-Aids pandemic.
He blamed drugs and alcohol as contributors to the spread of the virus.
The minister said South Africa will be without leaders in the next 20 years if the young continued having multiple partners and unprotected sex.
"Once under the influence of either alcohol or drugs, there is no time for them to use a condom. People should start living healthy lifestyles by exercising and eating a balanced diet," said Mbalula.
He lambasted those who mocked people infected with HIV-Aids.
Princess Thembi Ndlovu, Zulu king Zwelithini's sister, appealed to the nation to go back to basics and the culture of virginity testing in order to curb the spread of Aids.
"Cultural practices such as virginity testing are very successful initiatives, but how do we save those that are already infected?" she asked.
"Problems of unemployment and poverty are the main perpetrators of the disease. Our people do not have any other ways of entertainment and enjoyment except for sex."
Ndlovu poured her heart out about the lack of funding to establish a hospice in the Amajuba district - a HIV-Aids hot spot in KwaZulu-Natal.
Her wish is for patients to receive care and support after release from hospital.
"For many years I worked with the community at Madadeni Hospital and realised a lot of people were dying because after being discharged from the hospital, they have no one to take care of them at home.
"They end up defaulting on treatment, which is what perpetuates the virus."
Say no to sex, yes to sport
SPORTS and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has urged teenagers to think about their future and to stop engaging in sexual activities.
Mbalula was speaking during the commemoration of World Aids Day held at Saul Tsotetsi sports centre in Sebokeng, Vaal.
The former ANC Youth League president said teenagers should abstain from having sex until they are adults.
"Teenagers, especially girls, should refrain from sexual activities. They should save themselves until they are ready and responsible people.
"Our children are attracted by these useless (drugs and alcohol) things instead of taking part in various sporting codes," he said.
Mbalula said sport plays a role in the fight against HIV-Aids pandemic.
He blamed drugs and alcohol as contributors to the spread of the virus.
The minister said South Africa will be without leaders in the next 20 years if the young continued having multiple partners and unprotected sex.
"Once under the influence of either alcohol or drugs, there is no time for them to use a condom. People should start living healthy lifestyles by exercising and eating a balanced diet," said Mbalula.
He lambasted those who mocked people infected with HIV-Aids.
Princess Thembi Ndlovu, Zulu king Zwelithini's sister, appealed to the nation to go back to basics and the culture of virginity testing in order to curb the spread of Aids.
"Cultural practices such as virginity testing are very successful initiatives, but how do we save those that are already infected?" she asked.
"Problems of unemployment and poverty are the main perpetrators of the disease. Our people do not have any other ways of entertainment and enjoyment except for sex."
Ndlovu poured her heart out about the lack of funding to establish a hospice in the Amajuba district - a HIV-Aids hot spot in KwaZulu-Natal.
Her wish is for patients to receive care and support after release from hospital.
"For many years I worked with the community at Madadeni Hospital and realised a lot of people were dying because after being discharged from the hospital, they have no one to take care of them at home.
"They end up defaulting on treatment, which is what perpetuates the virus."
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