Medical Schemes

29 August 2026

Young adult mental health claims have risen 80% in a decade, Discovery Health data shows, as earlier care-seeking reshapes demand.

27 August 2026

Discovery’s headline earnings are expected to rise by up to 36%, supported by South African and Vitality growth.

26 August 2026

GEMS principal officer Stan Moloabi is suspended during an internal review. Learn more about this significant development.

24 August 2026

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

24 August 2026

Gap cover is becoming essential as medical aid shortfalls, co-payments and specialist fees increase pressure on members.

18 August 2026

Health insurance growth is transforming the private healthcare market as consumers look for more affordable alternatives to medical aid.

12 August 2026

Discover how Medshield's Corporate Health Growth aims to increase employer-sponsored members in a competitive healthcare landscape.

24 July 2026

The Extensior launch in South Africa offers 15% lower semaglutide prices, but Discovery Health says scheme coverage is unlikely to expand.

20 July 2026

Learn how Discovery Health aims for robust membership growth amid challenges posed by churn and an aging member pool.

29 June 2026

Shingrix is set to launch in South Africa, promising better shingles protection. Find out what this means for patients and costs.

12 June 2026

The Bonitas tender dispute raises governance concerns as Medscheme challenges tenders, trustee links and member migration problems.

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