Statistics South Africa has released the 2026 national poverty lines, with the food poverty line now standing at R868 per person per month. The figures have renewed calls to increase the Social Relief of Distress grant, which currently amounts to just 42.6% of the food poverty line. The Institute for Economic Justice says doubling the SRD grant could help millions of South Africans facing hunger, while providing an economic boost to poor communities.

Guest: Siyanda Baduza, Basic Income Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice 

Statistics South Africa has released the 2026 national poverty lines, with the food poverty line now standing at R868 per person per month. The figures have renewed calls to increase the Social Relief of Distress grant, which currently amounts to just 42.6% of the food poverty line. The Institute for Economic Justice says doubling the SRD grant could help millions of South Africans facing hunger, while providing an economic boost to poor communities.
Guest: Siyanda Baduza, Basic Income Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice&nbsp;

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Statistics South Africa has released the 2026 national poverty lines, with the food poverty line now standing at R868 per person per month. The figures have renewed calls to increase the Social Relief of Distress grant, which currently amounts to just 42.6% of the food poverty line.

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.

Statistics South Africa has released the 2026 national poverty lines, with the food poverty line now standing at R868 per person per month. The figures have renewed calls to increase the Social Relief of Distress grant, which currently amounts to just 42.6% of the food poverty line.

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