28 September 2026
The Health Department has referred claims about NHI advertising contracts to the SIU, AGSA, and the Public Protector for review.
14 September 2026
Dr Thembisile Xulu is the new health Director-General, inheriting a strained department, healthcare-worker shortages and NHI litigation.
19 August 2026
The AIDS drug tender dispute deepens as the Health Department defends its R15.5bn HIV procurement process ahead of a September court hearing.
7 August 2026
Local pharmaceutical manufacturing is under pressure as state tenders favour low prices, threatening jobs, medicine supply and investment.
23 June 2026
SA's PEPFAR funding could end as the FW de Klerk Foundation urges Donald Trump to protect vital HIV services and infrastructure.
16 March 2026
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi confirms suspensions in the Health Department after fraud arrests involving the Global Fund.
8 January 2026
Understanding the 1.4% SEP increase: why the pharmaceutical sector is urging a reconsideration of the price cap.
16 October 2025
Uncover the truth about the Tembisa Hospital looting and the fallout leading to the suspension of health head Lesiba Arnold Malotana.
28 August 2025
Learn about Sakeliga's NHI legal battle as they challenge the constitutionality of South Africa's National Health Insurance plan.
28 August 2025
South Africa will introduce lenacapavir for HIV prevention in 2026, offering a new hope in the fight against HIV.
29 June 2025
South Africa's government announces a boost for public health with over R20 billion allocated for healthcare improvements.
29 June 2025
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi discusses the NHI advertising campaign designed to address misinformation and support health efforts.