
Central News South Africa
June 12, 2025 at 07:22 PM
🔴Mashatile Tells Parliament: ‘Government Will Not Rely on the US, We’re Turning to BRICS for HIV/AIDS Funding🔴
In a bold and decisive address to Parliament today, Deputy President Paul Mashatile declared that South Africa will no longer depend on the United States for funding its HIV/AIDS programmes. Instead, the government is shifting its focus to the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—to secure financial support. This announcement comes in response to the U.S. halting its funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a critical lifeline for South Africa’s fight against HIV/AIDS, under the administration of President Donald Trump. Mashatile’s statement signals a significant pivot in South Africa’s public health strategy, aiming for self-reliance and stronger partnerships with non-Western allies.
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