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Founded in 1990, the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) is a registered Non Profit organisation in South Africa dedicated to saving and transforming lives.
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Our focus areas include:

HIV EDUCATION & PREVENTION
HACT delivers age-appropriate, evidence-based programmes proven to reduce new HIV infections as well as inspire and mobilize healthy living advocates. HACT recognises that women and young girls are particularly vulnerable, which is why many of our programmes are tailor made to address their unique needs and challenges. HIV HEALTHCARE
HACT offers holistic and comprehensive healthcare services to individuals, families and communities that align with South Africa’s National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS, TB & STI’s. These services include HIV testing, TB & STI screening, home-based and inpatient care as well as adherence counselling. HIV SUPPORT & FAMILY STRENGTHENING
HACT provides targeted support to vulnerable and at-risk groups such as orphaned and vulnerable children as well as gogos (grandmothers) caring for such children. Through our innovative HIV programmes we are able to build the capacity and resilience of local families and communities. ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
HACT’s award-winning economic empowerment projects help create brighter futures for HIV impacted families and communities through practical skills development and training opportunities which bring about sustainable job creation and poverty alleviation. HACT BIZ
HACT Biz has been established to increase HACT’s sustainability as well as provide much needed skills development, training and employment opportunities for the disadvantaged communities we serve. HACT Biz is 100% owned by HACT the NPO, thereby making our NPO beneficiaries the full beneficiaries of all profits made from our business. This also means all social enterprises started and owned by HACT under HACT Biz, are level 1 B-BBEE contributors, making HACT the ideal organisation for your company to partner with to improve its B-BBEE scorecard.

28/10/2026

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗧!

It's always a pleasure to welcome HACT friends to our campus, especially those who already play an important role in supporting our work!

We recently hosted members of The Rotary Club of Hillcrest Durban South Africa D9370 for a tour and a closer look at our HEALTH | EDUCATION | EMPOWERMENT programmes.

The Club is a valued supporter of our Gogo Support Group Programme, which brings grandmothers together for friendship, practical support and opportunities to learn new skills.

And as anyone who has spent time with our Gogos will tell you, these ladies are quite a force to be reckoned with!

It was lovely to show our Rotary friends more of what happens at HACT and how their support fits into the bigger picture.

To the Rotary Club of Hillcrest, thank you for your friendship, your continued support and for taking the time to visit us.

We love having the chance to show our supporters what they're helping make possible, and we look forward to many more opportunities to work together.

27/10/2026

𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆.

Who knew an ordinary coffee bottle could become something so beautiful?

Our Othandweni Hospice and Palliative Care In-Patient Unit recently enjoyed a wonderful decoupage session, with patients and students coming together to learn new skills, share ideas and turn everyday bottles into colourful works of art.

The session formed part of a train-the-trainer activity, but there was something particularly special about this one.

We recently said goodbye to a much-loved patient who had a real passion for art and crafting. His creativity was something he shared with fellow patients, and this activity became a lovely way to remember him and celebrate something that had brought him, and those around him, so much joy.

There was plenty of creativity, encouragement and some beautiful finished pieces to admire.

At Othandweni, moments like these remind us that hospice and palliative care is also about living, connecting with others and finding enjoyment in the things we love.

Sometimes, the simplest things can hold the most meaningful memories.

26/10/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 | 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞

"Respect those qualifiers and then you'll enjoy Comrades. If you don't respect a qualifier, you might not qualify." – Dean Wight

It's easy to focus on race day.

The real work happens long before you stand on the start line.

Every qualifier has a purpose. It's your chance to test your training, learn what works, build confidence and discover what still needs attention.

Respect the distance. Respect the process. Respect your body.

Because earning your place at ComradesMarathon starts with taking every qualifier seriously.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗻.

24/10/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴... 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿.

Before you plan your coffee run or lunch catch-up, please take note of our operating hours for 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Our Cafe will be closing early on the day.

Be sure to stop by for your favourite brew, something delicious from our menu, and a moment to unwind before we close our doors.

Thank you for your support. We can't wait to see you.

23/10/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼. 𝗪𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺?

Every day, our Hospice and Palliative Care team gives so much of themselves to the patients and families in their care.

It's work that requires compassion, patience and emotional strength. And while our team is always there for others, it's just as important that they have the support and space to look after their own wellbeing.

Recently, our Othandweni team took part in a 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, facilitated by 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗣𝘁𝘆) 𝗟𝘁𝗱.

The sessions gave our team the opportunity to step away from their daily responsibilities, have open conversations about the emotional demands of caregiving, and explore practical ways to manage stress, build resilience and support one another, both at work and at home.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿.

At HACT, caring for our team is an important part of caring for our patients. We want our staff to feel supported, valued and equipped to manage the challenges that come with the work they do.

A big thank you to Improved Wellbeing Health & Awareness for creating the space for these important conversations and reminding us that looking after ourselves isn't selfish. It's necessary.

22/10/2026

This 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, we're sharing a simple step-by-step guide to breast self-examination.

Taking a few minutes each month to check for any changes can help you become familiar with what is normal for your body and encourage early action when something doesn't feel right.

Watch the video, learn the steps, and share it with someone you care about. Awareness starts with knowledge, and knowledge can save lives 💗

20/10/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁? 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗲.

If you're looking for the perfect lunchtime escape from the chilly weather, Ubuntu Ground Café has just the thing.

Join us today from 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 for a generous serving of our delicious Cottage Pie with peas for only 𝗥𝟳𝟱. Warm, hearty, and packed with home-cooked goodness, it's the kind of comfort food that makes a chilly day feel a little brighter.

While stocks last!

19/10/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 | 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
"Find a training buddy or group. It's much easier to train with someone or some people who have the same goal." – Dean Wight

That 5:00 am alarm is a lot harder to ignore when someone is waiting for you.

A training partner doesn't just help you cover the kilometres. They keep you motivated on the tough days, celebrate the good runs and remind you why you started when the finish line still feels a long way off.

Running may be an individual sport, but you don't have to train alone.

Tag your favourite training buddy or running group and let them know you appreciate every early morning, every hill and every kilometre you've shared together.

16/10/2026

𝗪𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝘄... 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁?

The countdown is on for the 9th Annual Kerry Golf Day, and we're looking forward to spending another fantastic day on the course with our friends from Kerry Ingredients.

We're especially excited because we're heading into this year's event with a little extra motivation. After taking home the Best Hole Award for the past two years, we're hoping to make it a hat-trick!

Join us on Friday, 6 November at Kloof Country Club, with tee-off from 10:00 am, for a day of great golf, good company and community spirit.

There are still a few 4-balls and sponsorship holes available, so if you've been thinking about joining in, now's the time.

Great golf. Great company. A great cause.

We'll see you on the fairway!

16/10/2026

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲... 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱.

Some days call for an extra shot. Others just call for a quiet corner and a really good cup of coffee.

Whatever your day looks like, we'd love to welcome you to 𝗨𝗯𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘂 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲́.

Pop in, take a breather and enjoy a coffee made with care.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀) 𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲.

We'll have the coffee ready.

Address

26 Old Main Road
Hillcrest
3610

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00
Saturday	08:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27317655866

Website

http://www.hillaids.org.za/

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