In 2024/25 Eastern Cape Health paid R630m - around 2% of its health budget – in medico-legal claims, reducing funds available for staff, medicines, equipment and everyday care. – Business Day (18 Feb 2026)
AfriForum has instructed the Sheriff of the Pretoria High Court to deliver a combined summons to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaldi, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane “signalling that the fight over NHI is moving into a more evidence-heavy phase”, reported TimesLive (19 Feb 2026).
from major supply deals for the country’s most widely used HIV treatment, reported Business Day.
Doctors at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg have questioned a Gauteng Health Department decision to override their choice of MRI scanners for costlier Chinese equipment (Mamello Clinical Solutions) at R38.5m. – MedicalBrief (19 Feb 2026)