Competition Commission

19 August 2026

The AIDS drug tender dispute deepens as the Health Department defends its R15.5bn HIV procurement process ahead of a September court hearing.

20 July 2026

Ambulance tariff negotiations could help private emergency service providers address low payments, cash-flow pressure and market contraction.

9 June 2026

The excessive Dialysis Product Pricing case targets Adcock Ingram, with a possible 10% turnover penalty and wider renal care cost impacts.

21 February 2026

Delve into the AIDS Drug Tender Controversy where Motsoaledi points to the DG in the R15.5bn ARV procurement scandal.

23 January 2026

The AIDS drug tender reveals challenges in supply continuity due to Avacare subsidiaries entering business rescue.

1 October 2025

Find out how a few players dominate the private healthcare market, impacting profits and reducing competition in South Africa.

13 August 2025

Health activists highlight the issues with Vertex's Trikafta pricing and access, advocating for justice in cystic fibrosis care.

4 September 2024

South Africa's fight against AIDS and TB spotlights battles over high drug costs, patent monopolies, and the power of activism in securing affordable medicines for all.

8 July 2024

Following an agreement with the Competition Commission, J&J will not enforce its TB drug patent in 134 countries and will reduce the drug price in South Africa.

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