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
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
For the first time in several years, electricity did not dominate the president’s address
The president said the South African National Defence Force would be deployed to support police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining
We talked to experts in obesity, tobacco, artificial intelligence, HIV, TB and the NHI to find out what we can expect — and what we can’t — this year
Although the NHI offers much-needed reform, it must find a new way to care for patients – an approach that treats people emotionally, physically, socially, psychologically and spiritually
The private healthcare sector and medical aid schemes have warned that, if they are excluded, it would damage the entire system
Investment in African-led, context-specific technology such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence is vital
The recent termination of USAid to HIV/Aids and TB organisations in South Africa was a bone of contention in the 2025 budget
Behind the bitter press conferences, buried beneath the combative media headlines, realpolitik was at work
The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies
In his 2025 State of the Nation address the president promised improved healthcare access and infrastructure
The EFF and MK party both believe the new law falls short of giving real muscle to land reform programmes
Our success will depend on a combination of strategic planning, effective governance and a commitment to collaboration across sectors
The Inkatha Freedom Party says it will resolve all policy issues through the cabinet clearing house
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will chair the dispute resolution committee
No progress has been made on establishing a structure to resolve deadlocks on policy
The Democratic Alliance will not walk out of cabinet over the Bela Bill or National Health Insurance This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers
The development and implementation of new, hospital-based birthing centres with team-based maternity care models offer a promising solution
The debate about whether the National Health Insurance is workable has been rekindled after business and the private health sector refused to sign a health compact that tries to lock in support for the scheme
