11 March 2025
As President Cyril Ramaphosa considers modifications to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, Cosatu firmly opposes any changes.
10 March 2025
The Health Minister has released draft regulations for the NHI Act outlining governance and appointment processes. He will oversee key appointments.
7 March 2025
A coalition of healthcare organisations has called on the government to abandon its proposed collective bargaining scheme for private healthcare providers.
8 November 2024
Experts warn that a proposal to use Public Investment Corporation (PIC) funds for NHI is misguided as these funds belong to government employees/pensioners.
21 October 2024
The GNU witnessed its first significant cabinet clash as ANC and DA ministers debated the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) plan and the future of medical aids.
18 October 2024
PSG Financial Services CEO Francois Gouws has called for business-friendly policies in South Africa, warning that the uncosted National Health Insurance (NHI) poses risks to the economy's reform.
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.
5 July 2024
The government will implement NHI over several years, but clear next steps remain undefined. High disease burdens and weakened infrastructure are persistent.