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The abrupt outbreak and negative impact of the COVID-19 disease has taken the whole world by surprise, prompting several role players and government leaders to implement drastic measures to curb the spread of this fatal disease.

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) plans to deregister approximately 800,000 non-compliant companies. This initiative aims to address inactive entities and enforce compliance...

Police in Limpopo have made a significant impact on the illegal trade of counterfeit goods, seizing items worth R5 million (approximately $271 723) in Musina.

The Divorce Amendment Bill has been signed into law, which means that Muslim marriages are now recognised in South African law, and the rights and interests of women and minor...

The Divorce Amendment Bill has been signed into law, which means that Muslim marriages are now recognised in South African law, and the rights and interests of women and minor and dependant children in these marriages are now safeguarded and protected.

GRACE PERIOD FOR REGISTRATION OF CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a six billion US dollar health infrastructure and pharmaceutical manufacturing development plan, with 3 billion dollars being allocated for each.

African nations are advancing agricultural innovation and biotechnology through targeted training programmes and strategic investments. From plant breeding capacity development across 10 countries to Egypt's exploration of a dedicated biotech investment fund, the continent is positioning itself to address food security and healthcare challenges through scientific advancement.

Between July and December 2024, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) stepped up efforts to combat counterfeit products, seizing and destroying goods worth N120 billion...

OAPI brought together over thirty national decision makers and key role players from the agricultural sector at a national workshop held from 4 to 6 November 2024 in N'Djamena, Chad. Aimed at establishing guidelines.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Plant Health Bill into law, introducing measures to tackle the issue of plant pests that threaten domestic agriculture and could affect South Africa's agricultural exports.

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

Introduced in Parliament back in 2022, The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B 33-2022] (the "Bill") seeks to introduce, amongst other things, plain packaging for tobacco products.

In September 2020, Mrs Sentsuoe Mohau, retired as the Registrar General in the Ministry of Law, Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights in Lesotho.

South Africa's Portfolio Committee on Health has begun detailed deliberations on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, with illicit trade and the distinction between combustible and non-combustible products emerging as central concerns. The Committee is considering amendments to address enforcement capabilities and regulatory gaps that could undermine public health objectives.

Due to ongoing nationwide strikes and protests across Madagascar, including significant disruptions in Antananarivo, our operations are currently impacted.

Our client, a successful medical practitioner, suffered a cardiac arrest ("the event") following a routine procedure to remove a mass from his kidney. Pursuant to the event...

For the past few days, the international news has been dominated by the missing Titanic submarine. Social media platforms have also been abuzz with the missing submarine. One of the interesting questions...