Africa’s first multi-vaccine factory comes to South Africa

The project is aimed at strengthening Africa’s health security, expanding vaccine manufacturing capacity on the continent and improving access to essential immunisations.

The project is aimed at strengthening Africa’s health security, expanding vaccine manufacturing capacity on the continent and improving access to essential immunisations.

The minister published a 30-day public consultation notice on 3 March 2026, inviting written comments from stakeholders and members of the public on the intention to designate the Vaal SEZ in Sedibeng, Gauteng.

These plants not only affect biodiversity but can also slow water flow, reduce water quality and impact nearby communities and businesses that depend on the river.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) said sanitary products are classified as low-risk medical devices under the Medicines and Related Substances Act.

Citizens are encouraged to rely on verified information from the Electoral Commission of South Africa and other official sources to ensure the integrity of the democratic process is protected.

The handover of more than 1 000 title deeds in Lesedi confirms legal ownership for beneficiaries, protects them against unlawful evictions and enables families to use their homes as economic assets.