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President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa pauses NHI implementation pending Constitutional Court ruling

The Constitutional Court will hear challenges to the National Health Insurance Act from 5 to 7 May 2026

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Tackling the linked issues of obesity and diabetes requires changes in policy, economics and social attitudes. Photo: File

Weighty issue: Why health is the most valuable investment SA can make

Tackling the linked issues of obesity and diabetes requires changes in policy, economics and social attitudes

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

Ramaphosa reaffirms NHI commitment but is silent on private medical aids

In his 2025 State of the Nation address the president promised improved healthcare access and infrastructure

  • Eyaaz
4 min read