The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the ANC, allowing 181 of its candidates to contest the upcoming local government elections. But the ruling has opened another political battle, with ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula saying the party wants to review its partnership with the DA in the Government of National Unity after the DA opposed its appeal. Does this judgment threaten the future of the GNU? We’re joined by...

Guest: Ashor Sarupen, DA Federal Council Chairperson. 

The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the ANC, allowing 181 of its candidates to contest the upcoming local government elections. But the ruling has opened another political battle, with ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula saying the party wants to review its partnership with the DA in the Government of National Unity after the DA opposed its appeal. Does this judgment threaten the future of the GNU? We&rsquo;re joined by...
Guest: Ashor Sarupen, DA Federal Council Chairperson.

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ANC SG calls for review of DA partnership in GNU after ConCourt victory

AFRICA IN FOCUS WITH ADV SIPHO MANTULA – Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: UNISA

AFRICA IN FOCUS WITH ADV SIPHO MANTULA&nbsp;&ndash; Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public &amp; International Affairs: UNISA

AFRICA IN FOCUS WITH ADV SIPHO MANTULA – Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: UNISA

South Africa is moving to tighten rules around compounded medicines, including popular weight-loss treatments. This is amid concerns over patient safety and the risk of counterfeit products. Regulators are developing clearer guidelines on what pharmacies can legally compound. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has mandated a

government-business task force to address challenges in the pharmaceutical sector, including medicine pricing, manufacturing and procurement. This task force held its first engagement yesterday, where they warned the public that illegal distribution networks and online sales are creating new challenges for regulators, healthcare professionals and law enforcement. What do these developments mean for patient safety, access to innovative treatments and the future of South Africa’s pharmaceutical industry?

Guest: Sara Norcross - General Manager (GM) of Novo South Africa

South Africa is moving to tighten rules around compounded medicines, including popular weight-loss treatments. This is amid concerns over patient safety and the risk of counterfeit products. Regulators are developing clearer guidelines on what pharmacies can legally compound. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has mandated a
government-business task force to address challenges in the pharmaceutical sector, including medicine pricing, manufacturing and procurement. This task force held its first engagement yesterday, where they warned the public that illegal distribution networks and online sales are creating new challenges for regulators, healthcare professionals and law enforcement. What do these developments mean for patient safety, access to innovative treatments and the future of South Africa&rsquo;s pharmaceutical industry?
Guest: Sara Norcross - General Manager (GM) of Novo South Africa

Newly formed pharmaceutical task force hold stakeholder engagement on counterfeit medicine

ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji was addressing the media at Luthuli House yesterday on issues affecting young people when he took aim at senior ANC leaders, saying “pensioners are killing the ANC” and calling on young people to rise and take up leadership positions. His remarks follow ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe’s walkout at Cosatu’s national congress over the speaking order. Is this a generational battle within the ANC, and what does it mean for the party’s future? We’re joined by...
Guest: Collen Malatji, President of the ANCYL. 

ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji was addressing the media at Luthuli House yesterday on issues affecting young people when he took aim at senior ANC leaders, saying &ldquo;pensioners are killing the ANC&rdquo; and calling on young people to rise and take up leadership positions. His remarks follow ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe&rsquo;s walkout at Cosatu&rsquo;s national congress over the speaking order. Is this a generational battle within the ANC, and what does it mean for the party&rsquo;s future? We&rsquo;re joined by... Guest: Collen Malatji, President of the ANCYL.

ANC SG calls for review of DA partnership in GNU after ConCourt victory

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