'HIV changed SA. Obesity should be next’

Millions of people who would once have died are alive today because activists, scientists, clinicians, policymakers and communities worldwide refused to accept that HIV treatment should remain out of reach. – Bhekisisa (22 July 2026) “Today obesity sits at a similar crossroads

Massive security upgrades after 100 break-ins at Gqeberha hospital complex

Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa announced a R76m security upgrade for the Livingstone and Provincial Hospital Complex in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This follows more than 100 break-ins, burglaries and robberies last year, causing R1.5m in damages and disrupting healthcare services.

Millions in assets to be seized from alleged Tembisa-linked looter

The Gauteng High Court ordered the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA ) to attach luxury homes and exotic cars – valued R327m – belonging to Hangwani Morgan Maumela. Maumela has been implicated as a kingpin in the Tembisa Hospital looting scandal but has yet to be formally arrested and charged. - MedicalBrief (22 July 2026)

iDexis court case puts pharmacovigilance in the spotlight

“Recent court proceedings involving Pretoria-based compounding pharmacy iDexis have sparked widespread discussion about access to medicines, intellectual property rights and the regulatory authority of the SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).” – Spotlight (22 July 2026)

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