IRR urges repeal of NHI Act over risk of taxpayer exodus

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has urged Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to repeal the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. It warns that its restrictions on medical schemes could trigger an exodus of South Africa’s top taxpayers and slash corporate tax revenues, endangering government spending across crucial sectors. According to the IRR, approximately 862,000 South African taxpayers earning over R750,000…

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