National Health Insurance Bill

/ 17 May 2024

The NHI and the risks of populism on the eve of a crucial election

The president is attempting to shift the election campaign focus away from the government’s failures towards a promise to deliver more, although its track record suggests it cannot

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By Emsie Ferreira

Health

/ 15 December 2023

Collapse of the health system must be reversed, says TAC

Bill which aims to provide universal care through a state-run fund is being reviewed by President Cyril Ramaphosa

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By Umamah Bakharia

Thought Leader

/ 8 August 2023

Some more equal than others in South Africa’s economic tug of war

With labour seemingly sidelined in talks affecting the economy’s future, big business isn’t as hard done by as some believe

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By Sarah Smit

Opinion

/ 4 July 2023

Ramaphosanomics cuts SA adrift

World leaders are closely associated with the economic policies they espouse, a fact that does not bode well for South Africa’s president

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By Sarah Smit

National

/ 23 June 2023

Ideology weighs down the NHI

Only the rich have unrestricted access to medical care but the state’s ability to deliver universal health is rightly questioned

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