Articles for Leigh Johnson
How common are same-sex unions in South Africa? We found out
Our data repudiate the idea that same-sex relationships are a reflection of modernity or a Western cultural import
Science | 14 November 2025
HIV incidence in South Africa has halved since 2010
This is mainly due to antiretroviral treatment and condom promotion, but male medical circumcision and behaviour change after HIV diagnosis had a role too
Science | 9 February 2022
South Africa’s HIV treatment programme: a phoenix rising from the ashes?
Over 4 million people are on treatment but the programme may be stuttering
Analysis | 13 December 2017