Tensions reached a breaking point on Tuesday following a briefing by the Democratic Alliance (DA) regarding heart surgery outcomes at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH). The Charlotte Maxeke Cardiac Crisis was highlighted as the party alleged a severe collapse in surgical safety. Meanwhile, the Gauteng Department of Health insists that patient outcomes have significantly improved over the last two…
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NHI Legal Challenges: Talks Stalled by Politics, Funding Gaps
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s call in Parliament to withdraw the nine National Health Insurance (NHI) lawsuits and pursue negotiations hinted at a reset. The NHI legal challenges highlight complex debates over the future of healthcare in South Africa. Some stakeholders, including Profmed’s Craig Comrie, signalled openness to talks to avoid appearing anti-poor. Yet beneath the courtesy lies hard calculus: most…
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Gauteng Patients Face Alarming Spike in Adverse Events
Gauteng’s public healthcare system is facing intense scrutiny. This follows the revelation that Gauteng patients suffered 7,386 Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) in state hospitals between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. The figures, confirmed by Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, represent a troubling increase from the 7,117 incidents reported in the previous year. Despite thousands of…
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Motsoaledi’s Budget Aims to Strengthen Health System
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has outlined a budget of R64.8 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. He presented a plan to Parliament aimed at strengthening the public health system. This system has been battered by years of austerity and recent geopolitical challenges. Within Motsoaledi’s budget, there are strategies in place to address infrastructure issues and healthcare staff shortages. In…
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Cosatu’s stand against NHI amendments: A political showdown
The battle over South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Act has escalated, with the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) refusing to support any amendments. As President Cyril Ramaphosa weighs potential revisions in talks with the Democratic Alliance (DA), Cosatu warns that altering the legislation could destabilise the ruling tripartite alliance. The NHI Act, which aims to provide universal…