South African healthcare

15 June 2026

Fake Doctors In South Africa are evading detection due to weak verification systems, prompting urgent warnings from SAMA and the HPCSA.

12 June 2026

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

9 June 2026

Medical scheme financial pressure intensifies as healthcare costs, an ageing population, and a R11.64bn operating deficit squeeze the sector.

2 June 2026

Life Healthcare Expansion Plans include adding beds, new labs, and specialists as the group targets higher occupancy across its SA network.

19 May 2026

Biovac vaccine tender secures a vital R5.3bn state contract for Hexaxim, driving Africa's local manufacturing goals.

18 March 2026

Conjoined Twins Separation at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital is a Limpopo first, with the babies now stable after complex surgery.

10 March 2026

Understand the current status of NHI preparations in South Africa, including government strategies and ongoing legal challenges.

10 February 2026

The Gauteng hospital overcrowding crisis deepens as MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko rejects claims, blames patients, and bars journalists.

10 February 2026

Bogus doctors remain a serious risk, says the HPCSA, as arrests rise and patients are urged to verify practitioners on the online register.

15 January 2026

Aspen Pharmacare business sale boosts investor confidence. A strategic pivot following a turbulent 2025 rebuilds financial flexibility.

15 January 2026

Discovery Health claims error prompts backlash as 16,000 members face repayments. Critics question the administrative failure.

8 September 2025

Explore why good NHI governance is crucial for restoring trust in South Africa's health sector and ensuring effective healthcare.

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