Funding, systems and plans are all important in achieving the global goal of ending AIDS by 2030 but it is people who ultimately influence the thrust of the AIDS response. This annual report is our salute to all the people who work in the AIDS response in South Africa – and beyond – without them, the ambitious goal of ending HIV, AIDS and TB by 2030 will simply not be possible.
NACOSA hosted the Amaqhawekazi Harm Reduction Summit 2026, from 26-27 August 2026, bringing together representatives of government departments, civil society organisations, community-led organisations, development partners, researchers, advocates, people who use
South Africa’s current drug policy framework is fragmented, with contradictions between legislation that criminalises personal drug use and policy commitments that recognise prevention, treatment, harm reductionand social reintegration as essential
A policy brief examining the legal and policy framework relating to under 18s who use drugs, including injecting drug use.
Policy brief on the community household health and social care assessment conducted by NACOSA and commissioned by the Western Cape Government.
