The South African Constitution has a Bill of Rights that protects all people.  This means that people living with HIV/AIDS have the same rights as any other person.

Any person living with HIV/AIDS has the right to medical treatment and care

Children infected have the right to attend any school

No employer can require that a job applicant have an HIV test before they are employed.
An employee cannot be fired, retrenched or refused a job simply because they are HIV positive

Women infected with HIV have the right to make choices about their pregnancy.  A women cannot be forced to terminate her pregnancy if she is HIV positive.

Any person with HIV/AIDS has the right to confidentiality.  No one can give out information about a persons HIV status without their permission.

People  with HIV have the right to live their lives with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination and blame.  If you have any questions about HIV/AIDS you can phone the free 24-hour AIDS Helpline at 0800-012-322