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

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).