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Parmed Medical Aid Reform Bill Moves Through Parliament

Parmed Medical Aid Reform Bill Moves Through Parliament

by Hilton Tarrant | Moneyweb | 24 August 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | August 2026, Recent News

Parmed medical aid reform could make membership voluntary for MPs, judges and other office-bearers, opening access to alternative schemes.

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Gauteng’s Foreign Doctor Salary Bill Sparks Jobs Row

by Eric Mthobeli Naki | The Citizen | 14 July 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | Archive, July 2026

Gauteng’s foreign doctor salary bill exceeds R600 million as unemployed local medical graduates struggle to secure public sector posts.

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Compulsory Medical Aid for MPs: ActionSA’s Proposal

by Tara Roos | BusinessLIVE | 4 September 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | Archive, September 2025

ActionSA MP Kgosi Letlape proposes a bill to end compulsory medical aid for MPs, promoting healthcare equality for all citizens.

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Lack of Data on Foreign Healthcare Users Exposed

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 7 August 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Archive, August 2025

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reveals a critical lack of data on foreign nationals in South Africa's public healthcare system.

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Public Healthcare Advocacy Sparked by ActionSA Campaign

by Mathatha Tsedu | Sunday Times | 13 July 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | Archive, July 2025

Discover the debate around public healthcare as officials are urged to use public facilities, sparking important national discussions.

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