A multiple concurrent partnership is a situation where sexual relationships overlap in time. A sexual partnership is considered to be concurrent if a person reports having two or more sexual partners in the previous month. The concurrency aspect is very important because it increases the risk of HIV infection. Having concurrent sexual partners ties people into invisible sexual networks which enable the rapid spread of HIV when it is introduced.

Episode nine (13 December):

Nkosazana is furious with Sam for telling her that Vuyo is cheating on her and she decides to find out for herself. She is deeply hurt to discover Sam was right all along. Things get worse when the truth starts to unravel who her father is, a secret her mother has kept from her all her life. What will happen when she finally hears the truth?

Episode ten (20 December):

Nkosazana is Phil’s lovechild, and his troubles get worse when Thandeka, his wife finds out. Meanwhile Mandla comes home from the mountain to a big welcoming home party for all the initiates. But, under the influence of Luyolo, he starts to behave really badly, drinking and having unprotected sex. Sam knows what’s happening but can he protect his brother from this dangerous behaviour?

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