The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi yesterday held a brief briefing on the long-awaited National Health Insurance (NHI) which was accepted by Cabinet last week and gazetted this morning. The NHI is a funding mechanism intended to pave the way for free universal care. The full document is available here for download:
South Africa’s ambition to achieve universal health coverage is both urgent and noble. It reflects a commitment to the constitutional right to access healthcare and
In addressing South Africa’s healthcare crisis, sector leaders are being tested not only on their technical capabilities and resources but also on the society they
Originally published in the Citizen: 10 November 2025 Written by Ina Opperman Government says it will need R457 billion for NHI by year 14. Where
South Africa’s ambition to achieve universal health coverage is both urgent and noble. It reflects a commitment to the constitutional right to access healthcare and
In addressing South Africa’s healthcare crisis, sector leaders are being tested not only on their technical capabilities and resources but also on the society they
