The Constitution of South Africa protects the rights of people living with HIV. It doesn’t allow discrimination and protects people’s right to privacy and confidentiality. People with HIV or AIDS in South Africa are protected by the Bill of Rights and have the same rights which protect all citizens.
1.There can be no discrimination against anyone who has HIV or AIDS.
2. They have the right to medical treatment and care from the health and welfare services
3.Children with HIV are allowed to attend any school
4. No one can be fired from a job just because they are HIV-positive
5. No one can be forced to have an HIV test before getting a job or while at work
6. Test results cannot be shown to anyone else without the permission of the person who had the test
