Siyayinqoba Beat It! on SABC1 - Teens and Chronics

On 28th June 2012 Siyayinqoba Beat It! teenagers speak of the challenges they face living with chronic illness. These young people face unique challenges related to their health status, including copingwith social stigma, the challenges of having to take life-long treatment, school attendance, and of course forming romantic relationships and exploring their sexuality. Siyayinqoba Beat It! explores ways in which our health services can become more adolescent-friendly.


Siyayinqoba Beat It! is a weekly TV show for everyone living with HIV and AIDS, as well as their partners, families, friends and care givers. Since 1999 the show has provided a platform for people living with AIDS to share their challenges and victories. Many people living in isolation with HIV find that through Siyayinqoba Beat It! they are part of a vibrant and growing community of people who are meeting and beating the challenges of AIDS. Siyayinqoba Beat It! is broadcast on SABC1 Thursdays at 13h30 and produced by Community Media Trust in partnership with SABC Education