Cuban drug deal: Action yet to be taken against those involved in botched R200m deal

11 Jan 2023

Jason Felix

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Thandi Modise wants the SANDF to explain the procurement of Heberon Alpha R 2B.

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South Africa's military chief General Rudzani Maphwanya is yet to advise Defence Minister Thandi Modise on what disciplinary measures should be taken against those involved in the botch R200-million Cuban drug deal.

Eyebrows were raised when the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) spent nearly R215 million to import Heberon Alpha R 2B, manufactured by a Cuban-Chinese company, which is believed to be effective against the coronavirus.

However, the drug is not registered with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra).

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