Why does South Africa have an organ donation crisis?

The demand for organ transplantation has rapidly increased all over the world during the past decade due to the increased incidence of vital organ failure, the rising success and greater improvement in post-transplant outcome. However, the unavailability of adequate organs for transplantation to meet the existing demand has resulted in major organ shortage crises. Our guests, Dr. Harriet Etheredge, a bioethicist and health communication specialist and Prof Nokuthula Tshabalala, a Cultural Expert helps us unpack.