The SA Health Products and Regulatory Authority has confirmed that it is engaging with Minister Lindiwe Sisulu's office following claims that the minister had secured medication for the late ANC Deputy Secretary-General Jessie Duarte, but Duarte died before the medication arrived in South Africa.
According to reports, Sisulu claimed to have secured medication from Russia for Duarte's cancer treatment.
Sisulu added that the media misinterpreted her comments.
In the wake of her statements, Sahpra's Dr Boitumelo Semete said there are strict rules and guidelines in place regarding the import and export of medication.
