https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/835.html South Africa news 15 Practice management news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/835.html en-us Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:56:33 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/insights-into-south-africas-evolving-healthcare-landscape-625731a Africa is playing an increasingly important role in global healthcare and clinical research. With a rapidly growing population, a significant share of the global disease burden, and rising levels of investment, the region is becoming central to discussions around the future of healthcare delivery and innovation. This growing importance presents both an opportunity and a responsibility to strengthen systems, infrastructure, and collaboration across the continent. 1-267751 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa 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 Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/life-healthcare-eyes-cost-effective-ai-to-cut-nurse-burnout-admin-load-170916a Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot replace the expertise and intuition of nurses, Peter Wharton-Hood, CEO at Life Healthcare, asserted in response to a Bizcommunity question during a panel discussion on The Power Behind Care for International Nurses’ Day. The conversation focused on the evolving role of nurses and sustainable healthcare delivery in South Africa. 1-267918 Mon, 11 May 2026 08:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-initiative-preps-sa-doctors-for-entrepreneur-led-healthcare-model-170656a In a move that could usher in a more decentralised, entrepreneur-led healthcare model in South Africa, Regenesys School of Entrepreneurship has launched a pilot programme to equip doctors to become business owners and healthcare innovators. 1-267508 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/implicated-individuals-in-life-esidimeni-tragedy-to-be-prosecuted-958614a The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will institute legal action against individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. 1-267334 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/recall-notice-boston-scientific-recalls-medical-devices-over-safety-concerns-847453a The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified South African health facilities and medical practitioners about a recall of Boston Scientific medical devices. 1-267259 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-kerissa-varma-cyber-threats-pose-new-challenges-for-african-healthcare-systems-844783a In season two of the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre descends into chaos after a ransomware cyber attack on neighbouring hospitals prompts it to shut down its digital systems. This may be the plotline of an award-winning US TV drama, but it reflects the reality of the already-strained healthcare system in Africa as it adds cybersecurity to its endless list of challenges. 1-266419 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-does-prescription-in-medical-malpractice-cases-begin-high-court-clarifies-283367a The recent Eastern Cape Division of the High Court judgment in N v Member of the Executive for the Department of Health, Eastern Cape serves as a critical reminder of the intricacies surrounding prescription in medical malpractice claims, particularly where the claimant is a layperson with limited access to medical knowledge. 1-264700 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-doctor-in-the-firing-line-for-stand-on-palestine-738462a Health Professions Council to decide by end of January on inquiry into Tlaleng Mofokeng. 1-264372 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management 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 Practice management South Africa