Pepfar-funded HIV organisations in South Africa, who receive their funds through the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, woke up to letters that were sent overnight telling them their grants have been ended — permanently. The letters tell them that “your award is not aligned with Agency priorities” and that “continuing this program is not in the national interest”. Phemelo speaks to Founder and Editor and Chief of Bhekisisa, Mia Malan.