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Medical Aid Tax Credit Cut Could Reshape SA’s Private Healthcare

by Luyanda Njilo | Business Day | 6 February 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | Archive, February 2026

Medical aid tax credits may be withdrawn from 2026. Analysis warns of medical aid membership losses and rising public-sector pressure.

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Medical Aid Contribution Increases Squeeze Household Budgets

by Lynette Dicey | Financial Mail | 30 October 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Archive, October 2025

South African households face financial pressure with upcoming medical aid contribution increases for 2026. Find out more.

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Medical schemes facing ‘slow death spiral’ amid regulatory failures

by Laura du Preez | Smart About Money | 15 May 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 | Archive, May 2025

Explore the impact of medical schemes in South Africa, highlighting gaps in coverage and the rise of supplementary insurance.

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NHI Act Court Challenges and Their Implications

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 15 May 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 | Archive, May 2025

Learn about the new NHI act court challenges targeting public participation and constitutionality in South Africa's healthcare system.

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