Spotlight on Aids in South Africa amid World Cup Away from the football pitch, South Africa is using the spotlight on the World Cup to highlight the country's severe Aids problem. The most developed nation on the African continent has the highest rate of HIV and Aids in the world. During the four weeks the tournament lasts, almost 23000 South Africans will die of Aids-related illnesses, and another 250000 will die this year. Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull reports from Johannesburg on the need for better education and prevention programmes. (July 04, 2010) From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 528 10 ratings Time: 02:40 More in News & Politics Keep Reading