South Africa: Medicine Shortages and AI Deepfakes Raise Legal Concerns

You can also listen to this podcast on iono.fm here . Medicine shortages, election deepfakes, tourism infrastructure and property sales in focus. Pharmisa chair Stavros Nicolaou explains why pricing pressures are making some medicines increasingly difficult to supply in SA. COMRiC CEO Thokozani Mvelase warns how AI-generated deepfakes, cloned voices and digital impersonation could be weaponised against voters. Avenir Holdings CEO Tshidi Mndzebele asks whether SA is doing enough to maintain the infrastructure supporting its valuable tourism and heritage assets. And a look at why Cape Town properties are selling faster than Joburg homes with Lightstone business development executive Esteani Marx. Guests on today’s show: Stavros Nicolaou: Chair, Pharmisa Thokozani Mvelase: CEO, COMRiC Tshidi Mndzebele: CEO, AvenirHoldings Esteani Marx: Business development executive, Lightstone Follow us on our official channels: or create a free account . Free users can leave 4 comments per month. Subscribers can leave unlimited comments via our website and app .