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Children living with HIV/AIDS

Sinethembe, 9, is standing by a store on the streets of Khayelitsha, a large township in Cape Town. After being abused by the uncle he contacted HIV. He cares for his two siblings of 3 and 5 years when their mum is away at work. Sinethembe will start school next year, at the age of 10.

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Sinethembe, 9, is standing by a store on the streets of Khayelitsha, a large township in Cape Town. After being abused by the uncle he contacted HIV. He cares for his two siblings of 3 and 5 years when their mum is away at work. Sinethembe will start school next year, at the age of 10.