The Weight-Loss Drug Craze: Shahan Ramkissoon Investigates South Africa’s Risky Obsession with Ozempic and Mounjaro

New Special Report lifts the lid on a booming beauty trend with life-threatening consequences.

As social media platforms overflow with dramatic weight-loss transformations and quick-fix solutions, journalist Shahan Ramkissoon takes viewers beneath the surface of South Africa’s latest health craze — and what he uncovers is deeply unsettling.

In The Weight-Loss Drug Craze: Ozempic and Mounjaro’s Grip on South Africa, airing on eNCA on Thursday, 3 April at 8PM, Ramkissoon delves into the booming and controversial world of weight-loss injections. Once used strictly to treat diabetes, medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are now being misused for cosmetic purposes — with dangerous results.

“We’re not just reporting on a trend — we’re exposing a public health crisis in the making,” says Ramkissoon.

Behind the Hype: What the Special Report Reveals

This 30-minute investigative documentary explores the high demand, misinformation, and black-market distribution surrounding these so-called "miracle drugs." Ramkissoon speaks with:

· Everyday South Africans who’ve used the drugs in pursuit of fast results.

· Medical experts who reveal what the public isn’t being told.

· SAHPRA officials, who respond to the regulatory chaos behind the scenes.

· And in a shocking undercover segment, exposes beauty salons illegally selling fake, unregistered Ozempic to vulnerable clients.

A Mirror to Our Obsession

At its core, The Weight-Loss Drug Craze questions how far people are willing to go to meet appearance ideals — and who is profiting from that desperation. The documentary pulls viewers into a world where aesthetics, health, and exploitation collide.

With his trademark blend of fearless journalism and emotional storytelling, Ramkissoon once again delivers a must-watch exposé with real-world impact.

Watch ‘The Weight-Loss Drug Craze: Ozempic and Mounjaro’s Grip on South Africa’

Airs on eNCA: Thursday, 3 April 2025, at 8PM

Repeat on e.tv: Monday, 7 April 2025, at 10:30PM