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Window to fix NHI governance gaps

Following a High Court order, Government has agreed to halt the proclamation and implementation of the NHI Act. This suspension will remain in place until the Constitutional Court rules on challenges regarding public participation. – Spotlight (13 March 2026)

RAF crisis to ‘blow a R400bn hole in the fiscus’

“The Road Accident Fund (RAF) faces an imminent financial crisis, threatening a R400bn hole in the National Budget due to mounting debt and mismanagement.” – Business Maverick (11 March 2026)

Premium hikes:GEMS suggests talks with unions

GEMS offered bilateral talks to trade unions including Cosatu, Fedusa and the PSA following a dispute over premium hikes of 9.5%, reported Business Day (10 March 2026). In 2025 the increase was 13.4%, while public servants received only a 5.5% pay raise for the 2025/26 cycle.

Dr Nicholas Crisp’s view of NHI and corruption

Recent corruption allegations in the Department of Health have not shaken confidence in a NHI, said Deputy Director-General of Health Dr Nicholas Crisp in an interview with Sunday Times (8 March 2026)

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