President Ramaphosa to launch rollout of new HIV injection

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 5 June 2026, officially launch the rollout of Lenacapavir, a new injectable prevention for HIV.

The event will take place in Secunda, Mpumalanga.

This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in South Africa’s ongoing efforts to fight against HIV/AIDS and aims to enhance prevention of new HIV infections.

Lenacapavir is a twice-yearly long-acting injectable option for HIV prevention, and the rollout highlights the collaboration between the government, civil society, and private sector, and development partners amongst the stakeholders committed to ending HIV as a public health threat in South Africa.

President Ramaphosa will be joined by Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Mpumalanga Premier, Mr Mandla Ndlovu, Provincial Health MECs, leaders of SANAC civil society, development partners, and donors including the Global Fund.

Details of the launch:

Date: Friday, 5 June 2026
Time: 09h00
Venue: Lilian Ngoyi Stadium, Secunda, Mpumalanga

Members of the media wishing to cover the event are advised to complete online accreditation process before Tuesday, 02 June 2026 at 14h00, on the link below:

https://mrs.gcis.gov.za/?q=Launch-of-Lenacapavir-HIV-injection

For more information and media enquiries, please contact:

Mr Foster Mohale 
Departmental Spokesperson 
072 432 3792
Foster.mohale@health.gov.za   

Mr Sello Lediga 
Health Ministry Spokesperson 
082 353 9859
Sello.Lediga@health.gov.za 
 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya Spokesperson to the President, media@presideny.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria