Condom on Lighthouse for World Aids Day

December 1, 2009 | Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa | Vetting explained

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tvguy1 shot footage of the giant condom just before dawn in Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa, on December 1, World AIDS Day. 'I think in particular in our country, AIDS has reached a huge epidemic,' he said. tvguy1 says the government is responsible for educating young people, but hopes efforts like this help too.
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With 1st light appearing in South Africa the residents of the coastel town Umhlanga Rocks on the North Coast , awakend to their famous lighthouse being draped in a condom that was erected overnight. This was done by The Unlimited Group that wanted to make a statement for the citizens of South Africa to "wake up" to the epidemic of aids in the country.

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