City Parks Hikes Up Hiv/Aids Information Campaign

The City of Cape Town's Parks Department (Central Region) will run a HIV/Aids Information Campaign at the Bellville Transport Interchange (Taxi Rank). Peer Educators will be present to inform and educate commuters. Brochures and free vouchers to attend the nearby VCT Clinic will be distributed. This is an initiative of the Parks Department above their core responsibilities to reach out to the communities and make a contribution to educate the broader public regarding the HIV/Aids epidemic.

Date: Tuesday, 09 May 2006
Time: 07:00 until 10:00
Venue: Taxi Rank, Bellville Transport Interchange

Despite preventative measures taking place, HIV/Aids infections are still on the increase. Approximately 66 000 people pass through this public interchange per day making it an ideal location to reach, educate and positively influence the life styles of a large number of the residents of our city.

All media are invited to attend.

Issued by:
Lisle Brown
Media Liaison Officer
Tel: 021 400 3065
Directorate: Communication and Marketing
City of Cape Town
Email: media@capetown.gov.za
Tel: 021 400 2201
Fax: 021 957 0023

Media queries:
George Gilbert
Area Manager: Central Region - City Parks
Tel: 021 918 2007