Universal Healthcare

2 July 2026

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

19 January 2026

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana urged a truce in the NHI legal challenges, but political fault lines keep negotiations fragile.

16 January 2026

Finance Minister Godongwana urges the settlement of NHI legal challenges to fast‑track universal healthcare and ease delays from court cases.

17 September 2025

Discover how NHI affordability is at the center of legal challenges against South Africa's National Health Insurance Act.

21 August 2025

Zimbabwe health bill aims for universal healthcare with national health insurance and regulation of private hospitals.

28 June 2025

SAMA challenges NHI Act, citing concerns over constitutionality and its potential impact on South Africa's healthcare system.

11 March 2025

As President Cyril Ramaphosa considers modifications to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, Cosatu firmly opposes any changes.

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