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Can talks save South Africa’s NHI from a courtroom war?

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met the South African Medical Association — one of the organisations taking him to court about the National Health Insurance Act — to talk about “things we have in common”. President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning to meet Business Unity South Africa again after an initial meeting in 2024, during which they discussed alternatives to the NHI

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Can talks save South Africa’s NHI from a courtroom war?

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met the South African Medical Association — one of the organisations taking him to court about the National Health Insurance Act — to talk about “things we have in common”. President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning to meet Business Unity South Africa again after an initial meeting in 2024, during which they discussed alternatives to the NHI

The Gauteng government says businesses that missed the registration window will be closed down. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Non-registered food-handling businesses risk fines, arrests and closures, government reiterates

Friday is the last day for such outlets, including spaza shops, to register in line with a government directive issued after children’s deaths from contaminated food

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaldi. (Gallo)

Does Motsoaledi know austerity doesn’t absolve him of delivering health care?

Tight public purse strings inevitably causes greater overall inequality

In his 2025 State of the Nation address the president promised improved healthcare access and infrastructure. (Photo by Guillem Sartorio/Getty Images)

Will mediation stop dodgy lawyers from milking the health department?

South Africa spends too much money on medical malpractice lawsuits and wants to pursue new ways to settle cases out of court