Addressing dissatisfaction: Ramaphosa’s stance on NHI Act

Only Parliament can change the National Health Insurance (NHI) by passing amendment legislation. No amount of meetings between President Cyril Ramaphosa and organised business will alter this. However, Ramaphosa is aware of the dissatisfaction with the NHI. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s rigid stance has frustrated business leaders. After a meeting with Motsoaledi, Ramaphosa told the National Council of Provinces (NCOP)…

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