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The National Health Insurance means a higher tax burden for South Africans
If value-added tax were to be used to fund the insurance, it would have to rise from 15% to 21.5%
Editorial | Don’t play politics over healthcare
We issue a plea to incumbent leaders and the loud opposition: for once, let’s put our country and its people first.
Majodina: Don’t panic, NHI bill can be amended after Ramaphosa signs it into law
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’ This content is restricted to registered users…
National Health Insurance and Lesufi’s honest appraisal of public health failures
Even advice from the Parliamentary Legal Advisor that the NHI Bill is not constitutional has been ignored
The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare
Ramaphosa’s commitment suggests a firm resolve to implement the bill
National Health Insurance: South Africa’s great equaliser?
The NHI is, at its heart, a noble idea. In a country with a high GDP, low unemployment and a trustworthy government, it might well be a good solution. Unfortunately, South Africa…