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Medical Aid Schemes Face Crisis As Young Members Exit

by Luyanda Njilo | Business Day | 22 May 2026 | May 26, 2026 | Archive, May 2026

Medical aid schemes face a crisis as young members leave and costs soar. Discover why the private healthcare model is under threat.

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National Health Act Ruling Challenges NHI Implementation

by Editorial | Business Day | 22 May 2026 | May 26, 2026 | Archive, May 2026

The Constitutional Court has struck down the certificate-of-need plan in a landmark ruling, dealing a massive blow to NHI plans.

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South Africa Pharmacy Chains Shift Beyond Saturated Suburbs

by Adele Shevel | Financial Mail | 21 May 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Archive, May 2026

South Africa Pharmacy Chains pivot to township retail, smaller formats and health hubs as Clicks, Dis-Chem and Medirite chase new growth.

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Substandard And Falsified Medicines Threaten South Africa

by Elna Schütz | Spotlight | 20th May 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Archive, May 2026

Substandard And Falsified Medicines threaten South Africa as SAHPRA warns informal sales can cause treatment failure, harm and death.

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Netcare CEO Transition: Melanie Da Costa Named Successor

by Nokukhanya Mntambo | Moneyweb | 19 May 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Archive, May 2026

Netcare CEO Transition sees Melanie Da Costa named CEO-designate from June 2026, succeeding Dr Richard Friedland as CEO from January 2027.

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