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Dis-Chem MyHealth Partnership Defends Retail-Led Cover

by Nompilo Zulu | Business­ Day | 26 January 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

Dis-Chem MyHealth Partnership says the CMS ruling clarifies branding rules, not retail-led care. Affordable access remains a priority.

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ARV Supply Reassurance After Business Rescue Reports

by Modiegi Mashamaite | TimesLIVE | 26 January 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

SA's ARV Supply remains stable after two tender suppliers entered business rescue and contingency plans were put in place.

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Doctor Job Crisis Hits Post-Community Service Cohort

by Masoka Dube | The Citizen  | 26 January 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

South Africa’s doctor job crisis deepens as unions say provinces are not using staffing funds, leaving qualified doctors unemployed.

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AIDS Drug Tender: Pressure as Suppliers Enter Business Rescue

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 23 January 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

The AIDS drug tender reveals challenges in supply continuity due to Avacare subsidiaries entering business rescue.

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Dis-Chem Insurance Branding Non-Compliant says CMS

by Nompilo Zulu | Business Day | 23 January 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

Dis-Chem health insurance branding issues raise enforcement risk for Centriq’s MyHealth products and potential disruption for policyholders.

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National Health Insurance Negotiations: SAMA Seeks NHI Talks

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 21 January 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 | Archive, January 2026

National Health Insurance Negotiations: SAMA meets Motsoaledi after Godongwana urges NHI litigants to seek a settlement.

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