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The exterior of the iDexis building, the Pretoria-based pharmacy group whose compounded weight-loss medicines are being recalled by South African health regulators. Image credit: Reuters/Alet Pretorius

iDexis appeals High Court’s ruling on Novo Nordisk weight-loss drugs

Nqobile Dludla 15 Jul 2026

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After Novo Nordisk legal action, Pretoria pharmacy’s Ozempic copies recalled

Nqobile Dludla 13 Jul 2026

A former awaiting-trial prisoner has been awarded more than R1-million after contracting tuberculosis in Pollsmoor Prison from June 2000 to August 2003. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

21-year court battle over TB in prisons ends in R1m payout

Tania Broughton 1 Jul 2026

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Weight-loss drug crackdown will have ripple effect on SA’s longevity market

24 Jun 2026

A box of Ozempic made by Novo Nordisk is seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain. Image credit: Reuters/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Pretoria pharmacy loses to Novo Nordisk in weight-loss drug battle

23 Jun 2026

Pretoria pharmacy's troubles compound as Novo Nordisk takes legal action

11 Jun 2026

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Court dismisses appeal against matric results publication ruling: What this means for health research

Donrich Thaldar 8 Jun 2026

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The doctors who trained AI are now losing patients to it

Harshit Jain 4 Jun 2026

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SAHPRA clamps down on unregistered weight-loss drugs

26 May 2026

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ConCourt declares sections of NHA inconsistent with the Constitution

19 May 2026

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More than 40% of Capetonians face severe air pollution health risks

21 Apr 2026

Boston Scientific is recalling certain Axios Stent and Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery Systems, affecting 128 units in South Africa. Image credit: Boston Scientific

Recall notice: Boston Scientific recalls medical devices over safety concerns

14 Apr 2026

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World Health Day: South Africa's public health gains at risk

7 Apr 2026

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Meta and YouTube’s wakeup call: A global warning South Africa cannot ignore

Faaiza Gangat, Rebecca Matle and Tsholofelo Makhathini 30 Mar 2026

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