Discordant couples are a source of courage

Dineo Nkosi, 34, and her sweetheart, Joseph Nkemelang, 50, of Gabane, met during independence celebrations at Morula Top Liquor Bar in 1983. Immediately they were madly in love.

They say they have been so ever since, despite various hardships that hit their affair.

There have been recriminations since their relatives disapproved of the relationship. They often faced serious bankruptcy, and ultimately the existence of HIV in Dineo's petite body. They overcame them all.

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