South African healthcare

27 July 2026

The Dis-Chem leadership succession ends as co-founder Ivan Saltzman leaves the board after 48 years, ending the family's representation.

24 July 2026

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

23 July 2026

Medicine safety is in focus as the iDexis court case raises questions about compounding, regulation and patient monitoring.

22 July 2026

PEPFAR cuts have been linked to a 45% decline in South African children receiving HIV treatment at US-supported healthcare sites.

20 July 2026

Ambulance tariff negotiations could help private emergency service providers address low payments, cash-flow pressure and market contraction.

20 July 2026

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

17 July 2026

Medscheme Bonitas Court Bid withdrawal allows the CMS to resume its forensic probe into disputed Bonitas procurement processes.

10 July 2026

Aspen Chair Transition will see Ben Kruger replace Kuseni Dlamini as Aspen Pharmacare prepares for debt-free growth and new investment.

8 July 2026

Reach For A Dream Anniversary celebrations highlight how hope and emotional support help seriously ill children cope with treatment.

2 July 2026

Nicholas Crisp’s NHI departure comes as South Africa’s Health Department faces court challenges, senior suspensions and funding pressures.

2 July 2026

The GEMS contribution increase remains at 9.5% after the CMS rejected a further reduction, prompting criticism from public sector unions.

1 July 2026

Healthcare access during protests must be protected, SAMA says, as anti-immigration marches raise safety concerns.

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