Claims of poor standards at South Africa’s government health facilities are often bandied about — and get hackles raised when the National Health Insurance is mentioned, to boot
Although the NHI offers much-needed reform, it must find a new way to care for patients – an approach that treats people emotionally, physically, socially, psychologically and spiritually
The private healthcare sector and medical aid schemes have warned that, if they are excluded, it would damage the entire system
Investment in African-led, context-specific technology such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence is vital
The recent termination of USAid to HIV/Aids and TB organisations in South Africa was a bone of contention in the 2025 budget
The NHI Act says funding healthcare for all should come from tax but economic growth is in a vice and many people are without jobs
Behind the bitter press conferences, buried beneath the combative media headlines, realpolitik was at work
The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies
In his 2025 State of the Nation address the president promised improved healthcare access and infrastructure
‘Nnomakhayas’ understand a community’s values, practices and problems, as well as modern medicine, making them effective carers
The EFF and MK party both believe the new law falls short of giving real muscle to land reform programmes
The NHI is a constitutional Imperative for universal healthcare
Our success will depend on a combination of strategic planning, effective governance and a commitment to collaboration across sectors
The Inkatha Freedom Party says it will resolve all policy issues through the cabinet clearing house
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will chair the dispute resolution committee
By the end of October, Business Unity South Africa (Busa) will submit a proposal to President Cyril Rampahosa with solutions to their concerns about the National Health Insurance Act. This follows a September meeting with the president. But is there hope for change? In this podcast, Mia Malan asks Ramaphosa’s special advisor, Olive Shisana, and […]
No progress has been made on establishing a structure to resolve deadlocks on policy
The Democratic Alliance will not walk out of cabinet over the Bela Bill or National Health Insurance
The development and implementation of new, hospital-based birthing centres with team-based maternity care models offer a promising solution
The debate about whether the National Health Insurance is workable has been rekindled after business and the private health sector refused to sign a health compact that tries to lock in support for the scheme
The president offered an olive branch to alliance partners to ease tensions over the government of national unity
The majority of 1994’s voters recognised the GNU script because they co-authored it, and were assured of explanations if deviations were unavoidable
The digital solution was designed to inform patients, improve healthcare outcomes and protect doctors
As coalition discussions intensify, the party could end up making significant policy concessions to navigate South Africa’s uncertain future
If value-added tax were to be used to fund the insurance, it would have to rise from 15% to 21.5%
The Democratic Alliance leader urged supporters at a rally in Benoni to use their pens on 29 May to bring an end to the ANC government
The Democratic Alliance’s federal chairperson said she was only telling the truth
The president admitted the ruling party had made mistakes in the past 30 years, but said it had also done a lot of good
We issue a plea to incumbent leaders and the loud opposition: for once, let’s put our country and its people first.
The official opposition has said it will approach the court to challenge the NHI Act
In his speech before signing the controversial bill into law, the president still did not address where the billions needed for the scheme will come from
The ANC chief whip denies the health law is an election ploy as court challenges loom and the DA dismisses it as a ‘populist lever’