02 October 2026 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) wishes to alert all stakeholders to phishing emails currently circulating with the subject lines “Urgent” and “Follow-Up”. SAHPRA is aware that some stakeholders have already clicked on links contained in these emails. Stakeholders who have...
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar on the practical reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) using the Med Safety App. Building on the AEFI webinars conducted in April 2026, this interactive session was designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge, confidence, and...
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar on the latest enhancements to the Engagement Portal and the implementation of newly launched Pharma Licencing Modules. The purpose of this webinar was to introduce industry stakeholders to the latest enhancements to the Engagement Portal...
18 September 2026 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is participating in the 70th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, underscoring its critical role in ensuring the safe and responsible use of radiation in healthcare. At the conference, SAHPRA contributed...
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a virtual stakeholder workshop on the Complementary Medicines Engagement Portal, which will be used in a Systems Feasibility Pilot to establish suitability for submissions. The session demonstrated to stakeholders the use of the SAHPRA Engagement Portal with...
14 September 2026 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a three-day bilateral engagement with Lesotho’s Radiation Protection Agency (RPA) at its Pretoria head office. The meeting promoted knowledge sharing in radiation regulation and regulatory excellence, with the RPA delegation comprising executive...
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a session on Traceability Implementation: Digital Systems, Data Exchanges and API Interfaces. The session provided stakeholders with an overview of the digital systems and interoperability requirements that support product traceability across the health products supply chain. Participants...
26 August 2026 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is pleased to share that the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that South Africa has achieved and maintained Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for the regulation of vaccines (producing), as of 18 August...
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted the Regulatory Technical Forum (RTF) Meeting. Recording Presentations...
20 August 2026 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) wishes to reaffirm the public that routine childhood vaccines used in South Africa remain safe based on ongoing evidence and monitoring. SAHPRA continuously monitors the safety and quality of vaccines used in South Africa....
