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WC the only province to raise objections to NHI Fund draft regulations
Health MEC Mireille Wenger says the Western Cape cabinet has approved her department's objections to the National Health Insurance Fund's draft governance regulations.
Godongwana injects much-needed boost for frontline healthcare services in public hospitals
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana responds to a heartfelt plea from a UCT medical student, pledging to restore critical health services and address the ongoing healthcare crisis in South Africa.
Budget: Healthcare crisis in South Africa, Godongwana makes a commitment to frontline services
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana responds to a heartfelt plea from a UCT medical student, pledging to restore critical health services and address the ongoing healthcare crisis in South Africa.
NHI Bill under scrutiny: High Court orders Ramaphosa to provide reasons of signing NHI into law
President Ramaphosa has been ordered to submit a comprehensive record of the proceedings that influenced his decision to enact the NHI Bill into law. This submission must be delivered within ten calendar days from the date of the ruling.
ANC, DA 'Like milk and oil' - Mbalula draws line amid GNU tensions
As cracks appear within ANC ranks over its uneasy partnership with the DA, secretary-general Fikile Mbalula insists the two parties are ideologically incompatible, and says the ANC won’t back down on transformative policies.
Health Department stands by NHI education budget despite calls for reallocation
Despite rising calls for funding reallocation, the Health Department remains steadfast in its commitment to the National Health Insurance education budget, highlighting the ongoing debate over health priorities.
DA demands urgent action as health sector faces staff crisis
The DA warns that without immediate action from Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to fill thousands of vacant health worker posts, South Africa faces a looming public health disaster.
Legal battle looms as SAMA contests National Health Insurance Act in court
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is set to challenge the constitutionality of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, claiming it undermines healthcare quality. This legal battle represents the voices of doctors advocating for a fair healthcare system amid growing pressures on medical practitioners.
SAMA's bold legal challenge: A fight for healthcare rights against the NHI Act
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is set to challenge the constitutionality of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, claiming it undermines healthcare quality. This legal battle represents the voices of doctors advocating for a fair healthcare system amid growing pressures on medical practitioners.
Ramaphosa raises alarm as nurse exodus worsens SA healthcare crisis
President Ramaphosa highlights the paradoxical healthcare crisis where South African nurses are increasingly recruited abroad while 20,000 remain unemployed at home, threatening the country's already strained healthcare system and future NHI implementation.
EFF condemns US ambassador expulsion, vows to block 'white supremacist' appointment
The Economic Freedom Fighters have opposed the potential appointment of Joel Pollak as the US Ambassador to South Africa, labelling him a 'white supremacist' and vowing to block his entry into the country.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi publishes first NHI Act draft regulations despite several objections
The newly published draft regulations for the NHI Act outline a governance structure for the NHI Fund, but face significant objections and legal challenges from the healthcare sector.
Ramaphosa's SONA Dilemma: Ministers, corruption scandals and no consequences
Political analysts say that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA will be overshadowed by corruption scandals involving ministers, Thembi Simelane and Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, making it difficult to convince the public that there is effective consequence management.
NHI Bill Sparking Emigration - How to Choose a School as an Expat
By now, every South African has heard of the NHI Bill being passed and many are outraged. In this article, we’ll discuss the NHI Bill, how this is affecting emigration, and how to choose a school as an expat.