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We issue a plea to incumbent leaders and the loud opposition: for once, let’s put our country and its people first.
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’
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Even advice from the Parliamentary Legal Advisor that the NHI Bill is not constitutional has been ignored
Ramaphosa’s commitment suggests a firm resolve to implement the bill
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 is not that