November 24, 2016

OPPOSITION TO INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS BILL MOUNTS The Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (Bill 6 of 2016) is facing strong head winds from traditional healers and some political parties, leading up to the Public Hearings which are expected to be held in Parliament early next year. The Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology have been meeting various governmental stakeholders to discuss the bill over the last six months. The TNHA have... Read More

CHINESE MEDICINE FOR AFRICA On the 2nd of November last year (2015) South African President Jacob Zuma and Chinese President Chinese Xi Jinping officiated 26 new trade and skill-based transfer related agreements on President Jinping’s first state visit to South Africa. During this visit the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was established and deals between both countries worth R96 billion were pledged. A Special Memorandum of Understanding on Co-operation in health and medical sciences was countersigned... Read More