The growing unease surrounding the governance of Bonitas, South Africa’s second-largest medical scheme, continues to deepen. Recent responses from Bonitas and the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) have done little to quell concerns about questionable practices....
The GNU (Government of National Unity) has been hit by its first significant cabinet clash, with ANC and DA ministers at odds over proposed spending plans. The most contentious issue at the centre of the debate is the National Health Insurance (NHI), a plan to reshape...
The Health Department has faced significant challenges in 2023/24 due to severe budget cuts imposed by the Treasury, leaving nearly a quarter of its posts unfilled. Health Director-General Sandile Buthelezi presented these findings to Parliament last week during the...
Once revered as trusted authorities, medical doctors face a new challenge in the form of health influencers. With the rise of digital platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, these influencers are reshaping how people seek medical advice and health...
The South African Private Practitioners Forum (SAPPF), the largest association of medical specialists, has taken legal action against the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. This move adds to the growing pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa to...
