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Adcock to appeal ban on painkillers

Hoping to continue sales of key drugs Synap Forte, Lentogesic and Doxyfene in spite of concerns.

21 Apr 2011

The Medicines Control Council (MCC) has cancelled the registration of all products containing the painkiller dextropropoxyphene (DPP) over safety concerns, but Adcock Ingram is appealing its decision. Read the article.

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HealthcareSA-Germany Genomic Surveillance Project enters new phase

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Cell C 'now on South Africa's best network'? MTN bristles at claim

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Spar partners with Uber Eats to extend 2U service

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Marketing & MediaStandard Bank partners with Zoe Modiga in new campaign

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Novus Group’s latest circulation report reveals mass closures, digital migrations, and surprising community resilience across the March 2024 to March 2025 period (Image supplied)

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African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

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African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

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Source: © 123rf For the first time in the decade-long history of Agency Scope in South Africa, participation is on track to surge to a record 710 interviews

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Marketers make their voices heard, as Agency Scope participation almost quadruples

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CBS Group joins HLB International

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CBS Group joins HLB International

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Unifying customer data is key to winning digital consumers

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South Africans choose the new voice of Cepacol

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World News Day 2025: Journalism makes a difference

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Source: © The Post The second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match broadcast live on SABC 2, SABC radio stations and on SuperSport (DStv) as part of Saru's celebration of the 30th anniversary of the historic Springboks 1995 Rugby World Cup victory

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Broadcasters unite to commemorate Springboks 1995 RWC victory

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Eco labels in SA don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices

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Eco labels in SA don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices

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Cape Town’s new creative hub offers free support for entrepreneurs

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Cape Town’s new creative hub offers free support for entrepreneurs

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Trump tariff bombshell: US–South Africa trade relations hit new low

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Cape Town lawyer Gary Trappler was convicted on Monday. Archive photo: Sandiso Phaliso / GroundUp

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Court finds Cape Town lawyer guilty of slashing neighbour’s tyres

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Source: Supplied. Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso, the all-new CEO: Africa at Zutari.

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Phuti Mogale, newly appointed head of Roedean Senior School

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New leadership takes the helm of Roedean Senior School

3 Jul 2025

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China's Tsinghua University launches scholarship for Arab students

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