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Patent laws

Nontsikelelo Zwedala, gentle, with a will of steel – unsung hero of the struggle for HIV medicines

South Africa

Nontsikelelo Zwedala, gentle, with a will of steel – unsung hero of the struggle for HIV medicines

By Zackie Achmat

A patent injustice — why SA’s cancer activists are stuck in an endless loop

South Africa

A patent injustice — why SA’s cancer activists are stuck in an endless loop

By Jesse Copelyn

Defending democracy, climate crisis talks, a march to reform intellectual property laws and anti-austerity calls ahead of the budget speech

South Africa

Defending democracy, climate crisis talks, a march to reform intellectual property laws and anti-austerity calls ahead of the budget speech

By Zukiswa Pikoli

President Ramaphosa, amend the patent law to ensure access to Covid-19 health products

Africa

President Ramaphosa, amend the patent law to ensure access to Covid-19 health products

By 80 academics

A redeeming moment for the SA government: A case for compulsory licensing in the age of Covid-19

South Africa

A redeeming moment for the SA government: A case for compulsory licensing in the age of Covid-19

By Fatima Hassan