South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding

U.S. foreign aid cuts to South Africa's HIV programs under the Trump administration are causing concern among civil society groups, particularly impacting adolescent girls and women. The phased withdrawal of PEPFAR funding, which contributed 17% of South Africa’s HIV program budget, is linked to political disputes over Black Economic Empowerment policies, land expropriation laws, and accusations against Israel.