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As such, this study used empowerment as a tool to raise awareness in the community about how they can integrate Ubuntu when caring for people living with HIV (PLWHIV)\/AIDS or TB.\n\nObjectives:\u00a0This study aimed to empower community members to use Ubuntu philosophy when caring for PLWHIV\/AIDS or TB in the rural community of Limpopo province.\n\nMethod:\u00a0An integrative qualitative research design was used in which data were collected through a workshop with participants. The population was unemployed matriculants, traditional health professionals and community healthcare workers who were purposefully sampled and divided into eight groups. Data were collected through a focus group discussion and analysed using content analysis. Ethical considerations and measures to ensure trustworthiness were followed.\n\nResults:\u00a0Integrating Ubuntu philosophy can reduce stigma, discrimination and lack of disclosure. 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