Women of Africa: South African HIV activist on finding love

Women of Africa is a new BBC season recognising inspiring women across Africa. The first series, Africa's Unsung Heroes, introduces eight women who are making a difference in their country - and beyond.

First to be featured is Phindile Sithole-Spong, an HIV-positive activist from South Africa who is working to beat stigma around HIV/Aids and sexual health, particularly among young people, through her organisation Rebranding HIV.

She talks about her campaign to convince South Africans that people with HIV are normal - and talks about finding a new boyfriend.

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