Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will roll out lenacapavir which is a long-acting PrEP injection given just twice a year, offering powerful protection against HIV transmission during his State of The Nation Address (SONA) held at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening.

“In support of our programmes to prevent and ultimately eliminate HIV, we will be undertaking a massive rollout of Lenacapavir, a six-monthly injection that has proven highly effective in preventing transmission of HIV.

“We are also working to end cervical cancer in our country by mobilising society to ensure that every young girl between the ages of 9 and 15 receives the HPV vaccine,” he said

While talking about the HIV six month prevention, Ramaphosa further touched on the NHI.

“As part of preparation for the NHI, we are investing in health facilities, personnel and systems to improve access to quality care.

“We will be undertaking substantial investment in health infrastructure, prioritising the construction and revitalisation of academic hospitals,” President Ramaphosa said.

South Africa’s public healthcare facilities serve more than 80% of the population with only 16% of South Africans making use of private facilities.

“On a recent visit to George Mukhari Hospital in Ga-Rankuwa, I witnessed the dire effects of inadequate health infrastructure.

“Starting with George Mukhari Hospital, we will be working with various public and private financing institutions to finance the building and revitalisation of healthcare facilities,” he said.

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An official named George highlighted that the increased expenses stem from the genuine costs of reconstruction, including work on both new and existing assembly structures. These figures are drawn from detailed designs and assessments by quantity surveyors, ensuring the project addresses the full scope of needs.

A preliminary budget of nearly R2.2 billion has been earmarked to kick off the five-phase reconstruction effort, aiming to restore the iconic site to full functionality.

In the meantime, the Nieuwmeester Dome has undergone a R30 million upgrade and will serve as a temporary venue for key events. It is scheduled to host the State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate on February 17 and 18, even as repairs on the main Parliament buildings continue.

The revamped Dome now accommodates up to 500 parliamentarians, encompassing the 400 members of the National Assembly along with representatives from the National Council of Provinces. Additionally, it features 165 seats in the public gallery, providing space for observers during sessions.

This development comes as the nation focuses on rebuilding its legislative heart, balancing urgency with careful planning to prevent future vulnerabilities.

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EFF Marshall Dlamini: Addressing Members After Court Ruling (2024)

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