FORMER South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma revealed yesterday that he believed taking a shower would reduce the risk of infection after unprotected sex with an HIV-infected woman, provoking dismay in one of the countries hardest hit by AIDS.

Former South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma revealed today that he believed taking a shower would reduce the risk of infection after unprotected sex with an HIV-infected woman, provoking dismay in one of the countries hardest hit by Aids.

A British charity for HIV and Aids has condemned the testing for the disease of a man who did not give his consent.