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Nkosi Johnson
South African child AIDS activist (1989-2001) · South Africa · On the map · Died at 12
Nkosi Johnson was a South African child with HIV and AIDS who greatly influenced public perceptions of the pandemic and its effects before his death at the age of 12. He was ranked fifth amongst SABC3's Great South Africans. At the time of his death, he was the longest-surviving child born HIV-positive in South Africa.
Nkosi Johnson is read about 51 times a day, in 17 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 24 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Country
South Africa
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1989 to 2001 · aged 12
