certificate of need

16 July 2026

The Mogalakwena Hospital court case seeks an urgent inspection after Limpopo authorities blocked a new R165m private hospital from opening.

25 May 2026

Certificate Of Need Ruling pushes Health Department to explore facility-licensing models as ConCourt scraps practitioner controls.

24 May 2026

South Africa's Certificate Of Need Ruling has declared certain health provisions unconstitutional, ending a two-decade legal battle.

10 September 2025

The certificate of need faces constitutional scrutiny. Discover how this law affects doctors' rights and healthcare in rural areas.

28 July 2024

The Pretoria High Court overturned the certificate of need requirement for healthcare facilities. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi clarified that this ruling is unrelated to the National Health Insurance scheme.

26 July 2024

Doctors celebrate the Pretoria High Court ruling declaring legislation allowing government control over practice locations unconstitutional. This is a significant setback for the National Health Insurance (NHI), which is reliant on central management.

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