SA is launching a six-month pilot programme to help doctors become practice owners and healthcare entrepreneurs, reported The Citizen (22 April 2026).
The programme is the initiative of Regenesys School of Entrepreneurship in partnership with the Health and Welfare SETA. The aim is to train up 1 000 clinicians over time combining classroom learning with practical experience and skills in established practices. The programme will focus on unemployed doctors, community service graduates and those entering private practice. The curriculum covers business design, billing systems, compliance and partnerships, alongside mentorship and industry exposure.
Top participants can access R100,000 grants, while further funding of up to R1m is available for expansion. The programme seeks to boost private-sector capacity, support innovation and expand access to care, particularly in underserved areas, by enabling doctors to build resilient, independent healthcare businesses.