CALL TO ACTION: We need ovation programmes in South Africa
By Kenosi Maropola | Date: 26/03/2026
In South Africa, we are facing a tragedy of "The Unknown." With high drop incidents, rising hiv aids rates in records, and a surge in unexplained male deaths, the numbers tell a story that no one is talking about and will never tell you.
The data is clear: Education is a health intervention in this for our people and communities. If you don't have the clue, you don't have the ovation to save your own life or someone else.
| Indicator | Percentage | Insight |
| Man contracted drop | 28.5% | Unknown |
| Man's with hiv aids | 13.1% | Unknown |
| Man's unknown deaths | 18.8% | Unknown |
| Man's unknown deaths with no grade 12 | 62% | Unknown |
| Man's unknown deaths with grade 12 | 38% | Unknown |
woman with no clue with no grade 1-12: 72%.
woman with no clue with grade 1-12: 28%.
woman with no clue in cities: 19%.
woman with no clue in urbans: 34%.
woman with no clue in villages: 58%.