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South Africa, PATH, and Wellcome launch world’s first AI framework for mental health at G20 Social Summit19 November 2025, 8:51 am
[Embargoed] Johannesburg, 19 November 2025 – As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly enters the mental health space, from therapy chatbots to diagnostic tools, the world faces a critical question: can AI expand access to care without putting people at risk? At the G20 Social Summit in... The post South Africa, PATH, and Wellcome launch world...
SAHPRA warns the public about GLP-1 products sold through social media platforms12 November 2025, 1:11 pm
Pretoria, 11 November 2025 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) cautions members of the public against purchasing or using GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) products that are being promoted and sold on various social media platforms. These products are being promoted to assist with... The post SAHPRA warns the public ab...

Stuart Blackbeard – Biography6 October 2025, 9:54 am
Stuart Blackbeard achieved his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cape Town in 2013 and his Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in 2019. Stuart Blackbeard is a mechanical engineer who leads Southern Implants' Sales & Engineering department, a functi...
Request For Proposals (RFP) for Strategic Public Relations and Communications Partner for SAMED17 September 2025, 8:54 am
Issued by: The South African Medical Technology Industry Association (SAMED) Issue Date: 17 September 2025 Closed Briefing: 10 October 2025 Closing Date: 31 October 2025 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The South African Medical Technology Industry Association (SAMED) was founded in 1985 as a not-for-gain voluntary industry association. SAMED represe...