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South Africa Launches National Action Plan Against Fake Medicines

South Africa has launched Africa's first comprehensive National Action Plan (NAP) to combat substandard and falsified medical products, positioning the country as a continental leader in the fight against substandard and counterfeit medicines. Announced by Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, the NAP was developed by the South African Department of Health, South Africa's medical regulatory authority (SAHPRA), and the World Health Organization, and will be presented as a model at an upcoming WHO forum in Ge

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

Liquor Amendment Bill Introduced: Proposed Total Ban On The Advertisement And Promotion Of Liquor

On 8 September 2025, the Liquor Amendment Bill (B21-2025) (the Bill) was introduced as a private member's bill by Ms Ntombovuyo Veronica Mente-Nkuna, a member of the EFF, in the National Assembly.

South Africa Healthcare

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Webber Wentzel

Gauteng High Court Orders Immediate Cancer Treatment Amid Deadly Backlog

In a landmark ruling, the Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) has ordered the provincial Department of Health to immediately provide treatment to patients on a long-standing backlog list of cancer...

South Africa Healthcare

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Veggie Burgers Are Back On The Menu!

In a first for South Africa, the Government Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) published, on 18 July 2025, R6436/2025, the Regulations Relating to Meat Analogues for Sale in South Africa.

South Africa Healthcare

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African Development Bank Announces Health Infrastructure, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan

South Africa Healthcare

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A Lifeline For The South African Sugar Industry? Views On The Draft Block Exemptions For The Implementation Of The Sugar Master Plan

South Africa Healthcare

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Fasken

Rule Of Law Prevails: Where Are We With The Constitutional Challenge To The NHI Act?

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

Education Maternity Care: Managing Clinical And Legal Risks Through Early Maternal Education

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

President Ramaphosa Approves Plant Health Bill

South Africa Healthcare

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Accelerating Action Towards Better Mental Health In Professional Services – A Female Perspective

South Africa Healthcare

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The NHI Act: A Flawed Execution Of A Laudable Idea

South Africa Healthcare

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Webber Wentzel

NAFDAC Tackles Counterfeit Goods

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

When Can A Medical Scheme Cancel Membership For Non-Disclosure?

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Balancing The Duty Of Care With Patient Autonomy: A Patient's Right To Refuse Medical Treatment

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Women Powering Progress (Video)

South Africa Law Performance

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SNG Grant Thornton

Women Powering Progress | Sizakele Zindela (Video)

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

i-Team Podcast (Video)

South Africa Technology

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Women Powering Progress (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Mandatory VAT Apportionment Reporting To SARS

South Africa Tax

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Food and Drugs Law

South Africa Launches National Action Plan Against Fake Medicines

South Africa has launched Africa's first comprehensive National Action Plan (NAP) to combat substandard and falsified medical products, positioning the country as a continental leader in the fight against substandard and counterfeit medicines. Announced by Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, the NAP was developed by the South African Department of Health, South Africa's medical regulatory authority (SAHPRA), and the World Health Organization, and will be presented as a model at an upcoming WHO forum in Ge

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

Mergers & Acquisitions In The Food Industry: Legal Trends And Considerations

The global food industry has experienced significant transformation in recent years, driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements and economic factors.

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

Liquor Amendment Bill Introduced: Proposed Total Ban On The Advertisement And Promotion Of Liquor

On 8 September 2025, the Liquor Amendment Bill (B21-2025) (the Bill) was introduced as a private member's bill by Ms Ntombovuyo Veronica Mente-Nkuna, a member of the EFF, in the National Assembly.

South Africa Healthcare

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Webber Wentzel

Veggie Burgers Are Back On The Menu!

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

Pharma Giants Clash Over 'BUCOD' Names As Court Keeps Ban In Place

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Fraud Risks, Prevention And Detection Strategies For The African Beer Brewing Industry

South Africa Commercial

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The Battle Of The Fast Food Adverts: Chicken Licken vs. KFC

South Africa Media & IT

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African Development Bank Announces Health Infrastructure, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

A Lifeline For The South African Sugar Industry? Views On The Draft Block Exemptions For The Implementation Of The Sugar Master Plan

South Africa Healthcare

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Fasken

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Life Sciences, Biotechnology & Nanotechnology

Have You Tried Using A Contingent Value Right?

A contingent value right (CVR) is a type of instrument or arrangement that creates an obligation on a purchaser to pay a seller additional consideration on the occurrence of a pre-agreed future event – the instrument can be structured as tradeable or non-tradeable.

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

Human Biological Specimens And POPIA

How medical institutions and research facilities should treat human biological specimens in light of POPIA: Part 2

South Africa Healthcare

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Andersen in South Africa

Enhancing Integration Of Intellectual Property Rights And Broadening Pharmaceutical Research

On Friday, February 2, 2024, Mr. Denis BOHOUSSOU, Director General of OAPI, welcomed a delegation from the Heads of the "Health and Globalization, Standards, Policies, Market"...

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

Valuable Insights On Product Liability And Product Recalls (Podcast)

South Africa Consumer

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Fasken

Sustainable Innovation In African Life Sciences And Medicine (Video)

South Africa Healthcare

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Impact Of Loadshedding On Medical Negligence Cases

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

Retrenching Employees Who Refuse Vaccination On The Basis Of Operational Requirements, And Other Options For Employers

South Africa Employment

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SA Court Confirms Position On Non-Essential Integer And Grants An Urgent Interim Interdict

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Compulsory Licenses In The Access Of The Vaccine Of Covid-19 By African Countries

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Healthcare

South Africa Launches National Action Plan Against Fake Medicines

South Africa has launched Africa's first comprehensive National Action Plan (NAP) to combat substandard and falsified medical products, positioning the country as a continental leader in the fight against substandard and counterfeit medicines. Announced by Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, the NAP was developed by the South African Department of Health, South Africa's medical regulatory authority (SAHPRA), and the World Health Organization, and will be presented as a model at an upcoming WHO forum in Ge

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

October 2025 | Cancer & Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This October, we shine a light on two vital causes: 🎗️ Cancer Awareness, honouring the strength of patients, survivors, families, and caregivers.

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Gauteng High Court Orders Immediate Cancer Treatment Amid Deadly Backlog

In a landmark ruling, the Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) has ordered the provincial Department of Health to immediately provide treatment to patients on a long-standing backlog list of cancer...

South Africa Healthcare

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Medical Negligence: A Doctor's Right To Decline Private Patients

South Africa Litigation

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

African Development Bank Announces Health Infrastructure, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

Rule Of Law Prevails: Where Are We With The Constitutional Challenge To The NHI Act?

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

Education Maternity Care: Managing Clinical And Legal Risks Through Early Maternal Education

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Importance Of "Appreciable Help" In The Context Of Medical Negligence Claims

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The State v Peter Beale: Testing The Boundaries Of Criminal Law In The Context Of Medical Negligence

South Africa Criminal

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Sustainable Innovation In African Life Sciences And Medicine (Video)

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The 2021 Beverage Sector Report EP2: Consumption Patterns In Ghana's Beverage Market (Video)

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Podcast | The Money Show | The Beer Industry Appeals For Excise Relief On Low-Alcohol Products

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How To Register Food Products In Ghana

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