[spotlight] South Africa's National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs (2023 - 2028) was launched on Friday at Tlhabane Stadium in Rustenburg, North West as the world commemorated World TB Day. Present in the fully stacked marquee tent was Deputy President Paul Mashatile, government ministers, including Dr Joe Phaahla, the CEO of the South African National AIDS Council, Thembisile Xulu, activists, residents, and representatives of various civil society organisations.