HIV
A new study suggests HIV prevention has stalled. But there may be a silver lining
Infections dropped sharply in the 2010s, but progress since 2019 is unclear. More studies are needed across the country
By Marcus Low and Nathan Geffen
Science | 27 October 2026
Cipla wins court fight over HIV pill tender
R12.6-billion HIV pill contracts must be redone
Law | 22 October 2026
Court sets aside national tender for circumcision device
With immediate effect the CircumQ device may not be used on boys aged ten to 14
Law | 8 May 2026
Clinic staff are extorting immigrants to access life-saving medicines
Immigrants say they are being charged for ARVs, chronic medication and baby immunisations at some Gauteng clinics
News | 10 December 2025
Operation Dudula blocks access to clinics, violating court order
Witness testimony plus a visit by GroundUp to clinics confirms this. Clinic security guards are also blocking access to immigrants.
Feature | 24 November 2025
US and Lesotho strike five-year health funding pact
Abrupt US aid cuts earlier this year caused havoc in the country’s health system
News | 19 November 2025
Withdrawal of US aid has hurt South Africa’s HIV programme
Number of viral load tests is significantly lower than expected
By Nathan Geffen and Marcus Low
Analysis | 4 November 2025
Pharmacists can treat people with HIV, appeal court rules
“Legitimate and compelling public interests” to allow pharmacists to initiate antiretroviral treatment, says judge
Law | 10 October 2025
Slow motion denialism: Our leaders are allowing the HIV response to collapse
Motsoaledi’s claim that 520k people started HIV treatment is implausible
Analysis | 16 July 2025