President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, confirmed that the Presidency intends to schedule a meeting with Business Unit SA (BUSA) in the first quarter of 2026 to discuss proposals previously submitted to the President. – Business Day (22 January 2026)
According to the SA Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) 1,260 doctors who have completed community service remain unemployed while 1,100 medical officer posts nationwide are vacant. – The Citizen (26 Jan 2026)
The National Department of Health reassured the public that SA is not facing antiretroviral (ARV) shortages, even though two suppliers - Barrs and Innovata, both subsidiaries of Avacare Health – are currently entering business rescue. - Times Live (2026).
News 24 reported on 19 January that a Cape Town scientist, Dr Jaymi Leigh January, and her team is developing a rapid, low-cost portable screening test that could transform the early detection of TB, cancer and Covid-19.