https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/824.html South Africa news 15 NHI news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/824.html en-us Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:09:50 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/concourt-axes-certificate-of-need-scheme-from-nha-067505a On 18 May 2026, the Constitutional Court handed down a unanimous judgment in Solidarity Trade Union and Others v Minister of Health and Others, confirming the order of constitutional invalidity made by the Pretoria High Court. 1-268517 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity National Health Insurance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/concourt-declares-sections-of-nha-inconsistent-with-the-constitution-845483a The Department of Health (DoH) says it has noted the Constitutional Court judgment declaring that sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act 61 of 2003 are inconsistent with the Constitution. 1-268219 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity National Health Insurance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nhi-faces-constitutional-court-test-this-week-392558a This week, the Western Cape Government and the Board of Healthcare Funders are challenging the NHI Act 20 of 2023 in the Constitutional Court. They wish to have the Act declared invalid and set aside. 1-267833 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity National Health Insurance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/unpacking-the-challenges-facing-south-africa-healthcare-reform-847733a South Africa's healthcare system has undergone significant transformation since the end of apartheid, shifting from a deeply unequal structure to one increasingly focused on inclusivity and reform. While progress has been made in expanding access to public healthcare services, disparities between the private and public sectors remain a pressing concern. 1-267489 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity National Health Insurance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ramaphosa-delays-nhi-as-concourt-hears-public-participation-challenges-062235a President Cyril Ramaphosa has put the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act on hold until the Constitutional Court hands down judgments on public participation challenges brought by the Board of Healthcare Funders and the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde. 1-265897 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity National Health Insurance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/govt-to-invest-in-nhi-driven-hospital-revamp-284667a The South African government will undertake a further step in preparation for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) by undertaking critical investment in health infrastructure. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the State of the Nation Address (Sona) at the Cape Town City Hall. 1-265600 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity National Health Insurance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-healthcare-849473a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries, featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most-read content on Bizcommunity's Healthcare site over the past year below. 1-264279 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity National Health Insurance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-case-for-broader-sdg-thinking-in-private-healthcare-730282a Relevance is the new currency in healthcare. It is no longer enough for medical schemes to balance reserves, manage claims and negotiate tariffs. In a country facing rising inequality, fragile productivity, and widening access gaps, the private sector will be judged not by what it protects, but by what it enables. 1-263522 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity National Health Insurance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/digital-led-empathy-5-healthcare-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2026-174716a From using artificial intelligence (AI) to alleviate notetaking fatigue to Biovac’s end-to-end vaccine manufacturing capacity to progress in National Health Insurance (NHI) implementation, South Africa’s healthcare is in a state of flux. To understand healthcare in 2026, First Care Solutions forecasts its five biggest trends for the country’s health and wellness space in the next year. 1-263218 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity National Health Insurance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/health-dept-samrc-and-stellenbosch-uni-to-transform-healthcare-policy-decision-making-in-south-africa-737152a A groundbreaking collaboration between the Department of Health, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Stellenbosch University aims to transform healthcare policy decision-making in South Africa. The Evidence to Decision (E2D) initiative, launched in November 2024, will ensure that healthcare policies are informed by the best available evidence, supporting the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI). 1-262642 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity National Health Insurance South Africa