1 March 2023 The COVID-19 pandemic turned the spotlight on the South African Health Products Regulator (SAHPRA), with many people expecting the regulator to approve medication that would see the end to the virus, but more often with limited understanding of the processes involved in reaching...
17 June 2022 CEO Perspectives and Horizons as Covid-19 takes a grip The SAHPRA CEO, Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela shares her journey since she assumed the position of CEO. She unpacks how she had to face a “sink or swim” situation as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped South Africa...
24 May 2021 Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela’s children have nicknamed her “meeting”, because she spends so many evenings and weekends on virtual calls. A biochemist by training, she was appointed CEO of SA’s medicines regulator barely two months before the coronavirus crisis hit SA. Taking the helm at...
SAHPRA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela, who will commence with this role in January 2020. Dr Semete-Makokotlela holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry (North-West University) and an MSc in Management Finance and Investment from Wits Business...
