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Luxury: South Africa’s two-tier healthcare system offers selective protection to those who can afford medical aid contributions, co-payments and out-of-pocket expenses.  (Photo Archive)

NHI is bugbear of the upper crust

It is the political and economic fightback of those who have long enjoyed the luxury of world-class care where wealth buys life, dignity and speed, while the poor are forced to queue, wait and too often die in silence

Comparing medical aids is crucial – this website makes it easy

Having medical aid cover in South Africa can mean important protection and access in the case of illness or injury. But understanding the different options and what they cost can be tricky and overwhelming. Co-founder of comparison website Medicalaid.com, Adriaan Schoeman, explains how to do it well.  Question:  Why is choosing a medical aid option […]

Portrait Of Smiling Young Friends Walking Outdoors Together

Not an if, but a when. Living without medical aid in SA is like driving without a seatbelt: it’s fine until isn’t.

The monthly contribution for private medical aid may seem significant, especially if you’re young and healthy, and you feel invincible. But what could go wrong if you decide to go without it? Before helping his clients plan for their ideal financial future, Bryan Nicol, Managing Director at Freedom Financial Planning (a lifestyle financial planning firm) […]

11 July 2025

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4 July 2025

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27 June 2025

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20 June 2025

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13 June 2025

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6 June 2025

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30 May 2025

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23 May 2025

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17 May 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

9 May 2025

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2 May 2025

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25 April 2025

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17 April 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

11 April 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

4 April 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

28 March 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs

20 March 2025

+ Cabinet Report Cards + GNU Year Hangover + Vaal Dam Running Dry + Medical Aid Price Hikes + Jurassic Crocs