Pt 1. Understanding HIV and AIDS -- pt 2. The basic epidemiology and data sources -- pt 3. The global epidemic -- pt 4. The epidemic in South Africa -- pt 5. The severity of South Africa's epidemic -- pt 6. Projections and democratic impact -- pt 7. The economic, developmental and social impact of AIDS -- pt 8. AIDS and the private sector -- pt 9. AIDS and nation building -- pt 10. The challenge of AIDS for South Africa -- Appendix 1 -- Treatment options -- Appendix 2 -- The legal framework and HIV/AIDS -- Appendix 3 -- Useful contacts -- Endnotes.