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John Maytham is joined by Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), to unpack the recent North Gauteng High Court ruling compelling President Cyril Ramaphosa to hand over the full record of his decision to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa, Chair of SAMA, about the organisation’s constitutional challenge to the NHI Bill and why they believe it threatens both patients’ rights and the future of healthcare in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes discusses the National Health Insurance Bill with Thoneshan Naidoo, CEO of the Health Funders Association, exploring its implications for private healthcare and the challenges of implementing universal healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African government “loves to view things based on revenge policies” against minorities whilst “forgetting that the same bills…are actually creating more hurdles” for the majority. So says Free SA's Noluthando Hlophoyi. In this interview with BizNews, she describes the National State Enterprises Bill as “State Capture 2.0” and the Land Expropriation Bill as “a huge threat”. She also slams the NHI Bill. “…I always say these bills aren't meant to empower the ordinary black person. If I were just to put it in terms of colour, they are also meant to put more shackles on us and to actually give the government more power over our lives because apparently we can't think for ourselves…”

Solidarity's Deputy Chief Executive, Anton van der Bijl, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to voice his opposition to the NHI Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Susan Cleary is Head of Department and Professor of Health Economics in the School of Public at the University of Cape Town and joins John to speak on the recently signed NHI Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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According to presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, President Ramaphosa had ‘noted the concerns expressed by some business leaders about his signing into law of the NHI Bill'. Will business play nice with new kid ‘'NHI'' on the block? John Maytham speaks to Khulekane Mathe, BUSA incoming CEO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua Investment Managers on healthcare stocks on the JSE in the wake of the NHI Bill being signed into law. Zak Calisto, CEO of Karooooo, unpacks their full-year results. Ninety One's Paul Hutchinson discusses the 2023 Quantitative Analysis of Investor Behaviour (QAIB) study, which shows that we're our own worst enemy.

SAMA opposes NHI Bill, expresses concerns over implementation by Radio Islam

Dr. Sandile Tshabalala who is the Head of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health,joins us to share his take on the new NHI Bill that President Ramaphosa has signed into law! Webpage

Khuselwa Dyantyi | Attorney at Section 27 Khuselwa Dyantyi is an Attorney at Section 27 and joins Zain to speak on their concerns around the signing into law of the new NHI Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get the answers you need, Carl Wastie spoke to Mark Hyman - CEO of MediCheck. This conversation originally aired on 16 May 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business lobby groups and health workers react to President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI) into law. They discuss the next fight against the law through the courts. Craig Comrie | Chairperson at The Health Funders Association (HFA) Russell Rensburg, Director of the Rural Health Advocacy Project, expresses his satisfaction with President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill.  In a discussion with host Bruce Whitfield, he elaborates on how the NHI will benefit individuals who previously lacked adequate healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business lobby groups and health workers react to President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI) into law. They discuss the next step to fight against the law through courts.    AND on the same topic. Russell Rensburg, Director of the Rural Health Advocacy Project, expresses his satisfaction with President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law. In a discussion with host Bruce Whitfield, he elaborates on how the NHI will benefit individuals who previously lacked adequate healthcare.   Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Electricity Minister, discusses the progress of the country's action energy plan with host Bruce Whitfield. He assures that the days of prolonged electricity outages are over.   Have you heard of the Lekker Network? Created by South African Nic Latouf, this network connects expats worldwide, unlocking global opportunities through funding, new markets, and masterclasses from successful South Africans. Latouf, was our shapeshifter, he chatted to Bruce Whitfield about the inspiration behind the idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked listeners what they make of the signing of the NHI and why they are for it or against it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal storm looms as President Ramaphosa signs controversial NHI Bill into law by Radio Islam

The case of South African athlete Caster Semenya returns to France's European Court of Human Rights. The trial against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack will continue in the Western Cape High Court. The COSAS Four case has been postponed because of applications the accused have brought challenging the charges of crimes against humanity that they're facing and challenging the TRC's decision to refuse them amnesty. The Police ministry and Western Cape SAPS management will host an imbizo in Nyanga. We take the opportunity to ask SAPS about efforts to address crime in CT. There's been an uptick in crime. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the NHI Bill at the union building.  Update on Building Collapse Site in George.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) has voiced its support for President Cyril Ramaphosa's imminent signing of the National Health Insurance Bill. HAITU says this action as the final step toward ensuring public access to high-quality healthcare. For More on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Lerato Mthunzi Haitu General Secretary  

Clarence Ford speaks to Dr Aslam Dasoo, the convenor of the Progressive Health Forum shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law during a ceremony in Pretoria this afternoon (Wednesday 15 May). The Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament last year. One of the main aims of the Bill is to provide universal health care to all South African citizens, as SABC reporter, Mercedes Besent reports

The South African Health Professionals Collaboration (SAHPC) says it is profoundly disappointed and concerned that the President will be signing the NHI Bill into law today. The SAHPC says the NHI, in its current form will reverse, rather than progress, equitable, quality healthcare in South Africa. The collaboration says it is also looking at legal options available in this regard. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to the Spokesperson for the SA Health Professionals Collaboration (SAHPC),Caroline Corbett and the Democratic Alliance's National Spokesperson, Werner Horn on the party saying it will take the bill to the highest court in the land...  

Africa Melane speaks to Professor Laetitia Rispel, Professor of Public Health at the University of the Witwatersrand, to discuss the NHI Bill, which is due to be signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa (15 May 2024) and aims to provide universal access to quality healthcare in South Africa, as mandated by the Constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to sign the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI) into law on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, giving reasons that the “move will revolutionise South Africa's healthcare system, aiming for universal coverage of health services”. However, experts within the health sector joined Bruce Whitfield to express their concerns about the current state of the bill; and offer insights into potential paths forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to sign the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI) into law on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, giving reasons that the “move will revolutionise South Africa's healthcare system, aiming for universal coverage of health services”. However, experts within the health sector joined Bruce Whitfield to express their concerns about the current state of the bill; and offer insights into potential paths forward. South Africa's Q1 unemployment rate surged to 32.9%, with 8.2 million unemployed despite a slight uptick in employment. Youth joblessness remains high at 4.9 million, though slightly decreasing to 44.5%. While formal sector jobs rose by 56,000, the informal sector lost 100,000 positions. Regional disparities persist, with some provinces showing gains while others declined. Isaah Mhlanga , chief economist at RMB discusses how bad the situation is.    Warren Ingram, co-founder of Galileo Capital and personal finance and Bruce Whitfield delve into the essential strategies for achieving genuine financial freedom. Warren explains why relying solely on your retirement fund or RA is not enough for securing your retirement goals; and he explores alternative avenues for building a robust financial future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the Department of Health announcing President Cyril Ramaphosa's eminent signing of the NHI Bill, the South African Health Professionals Collaboration (SAHPC) – a national group of 9 medical, dental and allied healthcare practitioners' associations representing more than 25,000 dedicated private and public sector healthcare workers, has expressed its concern. John Maytham speaks to SAHPC spokesperson Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic Alliance has announced that it intends to challenge the NHI bill all the way to the Constitutional Court. The Presidency has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will Wednesday, 15 May 2024, publicly sign into law the National Health Insurance Bill. DA Leader John Steenhusien says NHI bill poses a grave threat to both public and private healthcare systems, burdening citizens with unbearable taxes. 

John chats to Dr Aslam Dasoo, the Convenor of the Progressive Health Forum about their disappointment as the unworkable NHI Bill is destined to be signed into law by President Cyril RamaphosaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given the uncertainty surrounding the political landscape after the May elections, the Public Servants Association (PSA) has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to delay the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The NHI Bill was passed by the National Council of Provinces in late 2023, and sent to Ramaphosa to be signed into law. Government has stood firm in its support for the Bill, despite warnings that it undermines universal healthcare instead of advancing its progress. The Bill has been sharply criticised by doctors, health facility providers and health insurance companies. The PSA said it was extremely concerned about the implications of proposed tax hikes to fund the NHI scheme, pointing out that South Africans are not able to bear such a financial burden, particularly during the current economic climate. The PSA said government's plan to increase value-added tax and income tax to offset the NHI deficit was alarming, and it was urging government to instead address fiscal inefficiencies, including fruitless expenditure and corruption. The PSA said the funding model presented by the Department of Health lacked sustainability, saying it disproportionately burdened the poor who were already struggling to make ends meet with a high cost of living, constant increases in petrol prices and high interest rates. "In addition, salary increases have consistently lagged behind inflation rates, exacerbating the financial strain on households," PSA added. The association believes that the proposed tax hikes are likely to be insufficient to cover the costs of the NHI, and that it will also place additional strain on consumers, further diminishing their purchasing power and exacerbating financial hardships. Previous estimates suggested that government would need nearly R200-billion a year to sustain the NHI. With persistent economic challenges, the PSA again stressed that citizens would undoubtedly bear the brunt of the financial burden and that this would perpetuate financial constraints on households and deepen socio-economic inequalities. The association advised government to prioritise job creation to bolster revenue streams and alleviate the pressure on taxpayers. The PSA said any funds acquired through corrupt means must be recovered and redirected towards supporting the NHI. It also tasked government with streamlining Cabinet and reducing unnecessary expenditure.

You're tuning in to an insightful discussion about the vital role of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) in South Africa's healthcare sector. Joining us for this discussion is Dr. Rajesh Patel, Head of Health System Strengthening at the Board of Healthcare Funders. Stay tuned for insights into the BHF's stance on the NHI bill and its commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of healthcare in South AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paula Armstrong joins John from FTI Consulting to breakdown the practicalrealities that will undoubtedly inform the implementation of the NHI Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his speech, on Tuesday, in the debate on President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SoNA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Velenkosini Hlabisa painted a harsh picture of the African National Congress (ANC) and the challenges facing the country under its leadership. He noted former IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi's last message to the ANC - "If the promise of South Africa is truly still alive, it is thanks to the resilience of our people. But how far is this Government willing to test our resilience? They are playing a dangerous game" - and said the ANC was moving in the wrong direction. Hlabisa pointed out that the ANC did not come into democracy and freedom by itself and lamented the passing of the Government of National Unity, which he said gave South Africans hope after the end of Apartheid. He stated that between 1994 and 1999, under the leadership of a Government of National unity, South Africa had flourished. He pointed out the progress made by that government through the passing of landmark legislation, growing skills and investment, and finding a balance between human rights and national security. Hlabisa quoted the International Monetary Fund's perception of South Africa in the first ten years of democracy, as a country that had made "impressive gains" to stabilise the economy, set up higher economic growth and strengthen finances and that since the ANC's sole governance, the perception of a well-performing economy had waned. He reminded Ramaphosa that the ANC did not govern alone between 1994 and 1999 and so, he said, that period could not be a measure of the ANC's success alone. He said it was only when the ANC gained unfettered power that the quality of good governance began to decline. "So no, Honourable President, do not keep telling us what the ANC has done since 1994. Again, the ANC did not liberate South Africa nor build democracy alone. But the ANC did, when given the chance, destroy the economy single-handedly. The ruling party did create the conditions for crime to flourish and for corruption to run rampant through the public service. You did cripple the education system and the healthcare system, destroying our hope of building our future," Hlabisa said. He blamed Ramaphosa for continued economic decline under the ANC government and an increase in crime. Hlabisa said while the IFP supported initiatives such as universal healthcare, the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill that the ANC government wanted to pass into law would be a "recipe for disaster". "The [Health] Minister has already confirmed that government does not have the funds to hire doctors. The NHI Bill has been overwhelmingly rejected by the healthcare sector, business and the opposition. Like Outcomes-based Education, which handicapped our education system and had to be abandoned, the NHI will cripple our health sector," he warned. SA IS IN CRISIS Hlabisa echoed Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen's call for change through voting and said, "It truly is now or never." He stated that the country was on autopilot and in crisis, and he accused Ramaphosa of putting the ANC ahead of the country. He dismissed another five years of ANC rule and said the IFP was ready to govern. "We did it in 1994. And the IFP is ready to do it in 2024. We will do it with our votes," he said. Hlabisa, like Steenhusien, hit back against Ramaphosa's story of Tintswalo, a child of democracy, born in 1994, and meant to represent someone who had reaped the benefits of freedom, under the ANC government. "Tintswalo's story is not the story of today's youth. Unlike Tintswalo, 41% of our youth are unemployed. Thousands of NSFAS beneficiaries are sitting at home with their degrees and diplomas, without jobs. Their dreams are fading away. Millions of children of democracy still live in shacks and informal settlements, with no clean water, toilets or refuse removal. Their only connection to Tintswalo, is that she, too, sits vulnerable in the dark, o...

Someone hide the pens! While the President is eager to sign off on the NHI Bill, organisations and opposition parties are sounding the alarm. Then, the taxman is telling controversial businessman Edwin Sodi to pay up. And we quench our thirst for some good news as we celebrate Tyla's Grammy win.

Political parties and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2024 State of the Nation Address (SoNA), saying it is fraught with big promises that show no sign of learning from past mistakes or changing course. Ramaphosa delivered his eighth SoNA on Thursday evening at the Cape Town City Hall. Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said Ramaphosa had not kept any of his promises made in his previous SoNAs and that he had not tabled any pragmatic, workable legislation to realise his 'New Dawn'. Steenhuisen stated that the South African economy had all but flatlined, with no new jobs, worsened corruption and crime, and millions of starving children. He noted that 30 years of African National Congress (ANC) national government had caused the country's economy to stagnate and had led to significant fiscal restraint - "an environment in which the ANC is now pursuing desperate and populist measures such as tapping into the Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency Reserve Account of the Reserve Bank, essentially killing any economic buffer for the country against unforeseen external market shocks," he stated. Steenhuisen said a looming tax hike under the ANC would be the final nail in the coffin for millions of South African households struggling to put food on the table. He said South Africa needed a complete reprioritisation of its national Budget that cut away Cabinet perks and a bloated public wage bill, and that redirected money towards paying better social grants that met the food poverty line, fixed the electricity crisis by embracing privatisation, invested in education, and embraced policies that liberated the economy to fast-track growth and job creation. NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE In his speech, Ramaphosa noted that government was planning to incrementally implement the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI), the Bill for which awaits his signature. The DA said that by embracing the NHI Bill, Ramaphosa was taking a wrecking ball to the country's public health system, driving skilled doctors and medical personnel from the country, and killing South Africa's status as a world leader in healthcare innovation. He said the NHI could be pushed through Parliament when government could afford to employ and place the country's existing graduate doctors. "Furthermore, we cannot embrace NHI when the ANC cannot even feed our children. According to the Eastern Cape Department of Health, 1 722 children under the age of five in the province were newly diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition between August 2022 and September 2023. Of these, 114 have died," said Steenhuisen. Civil rights interest group AfriForum highlighted that Ramaphosa's "search for a pen" to sign the impugned NHI Bill was a shameful attempt to use the false promise of better health care to win a few votes. Solidarity said it considered the promise of "free healthcare" to be another empty promise but one with very serious consequences. "It is clear that the government, regardless of their hopeless track record, is appropriating even more power for itself. This is taking place while South Africans actually need the federal devolution of power to communities," it said. STATE CAPTURE, CORRUPTION AND CRIME ActionSA president Herman Mashaba said the SoNA was a "political sleight of hand", where Ramaphosa appropriated the progress of the ruling party made under Presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki while distancing himself from its failures and corruption during President Jacob Zuma's State Capture era. He said South Africans struggling with unemployment, rampant crime, and continuous rolling blackouts "know the truth that belies this rhetoric". "The reality outside the Ramaverse is that the President's superficial, low-impact interventions have done little to demonstrate real accountability for corruption, address rolling blackouts, improve educational outcomes, or grow our job-killing economy," said Mashaba. He ...

Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SoNA), this evening, the African National Congress (ANC) assured that it remains steadfast in its resolve to overcome challenges facing the country and to continue steering South Africa toward prosperity. Ramaphosa will deliver his eighth SoNA with many expectations from citizens, political parties and business. The ANC said Ramaphosa would be delivering the address amidst progress and challenges. "This year's State of the Nation Address is expected to reflect on the gains we have made as a nation as well as affirm our determination to defend our democracy from opportunistic elements that are set on undermining the unstoppable programme of transformation. The address must be a beacon of hope as it accounts on commitments made whilst pointing us all in the direction that must now be taken to transform South Africa in the interest of a better life for all," said the ANC. NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BILL The ANC also asserted its commitment to bring the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) to fruition. It said it "strongly" supports the NHI Bill as a vital step towards achieving universal healthcare coverage. The Bill was processed by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces last year and sent to the President to be signed into law. The NHI Bill was met with criticism, however, with business groups pushing Ramaphosa to delay signing it into law, saying that it did not pass constitutional muster and would likely lead to many legal and social troubles down the line. In an open statement to Ramaphosa, Business Unity South Africa and Businesses for South Africa petitioned the President to first test the constitutionality of the NHI Bill before signing it into law. However, the ANC believes that by pooling resources and addressing disparities, the NHl will improve health outcomes nationwide. Ramaphosa's spokesperson Vincent Magwenya noted that Ramaphosa was still considering the NHI Bill and that the President's legal advisers were looking at the proposed legislation. SOUTH AFRICAN SUCCESS Meanwhile, the ANC said that it also celebrated the country's achievements on the global stage, from "asserting moral leadership" to showcasing the talents of South Africans in sports and in music. "Despite global shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical unrest, South Africa's resilience shines through, propelling us on an upward trajectory despite economic setbacks. This year's State of the Nation marks the culmination of an extraordinary term of office characterised by several severe global shocks, as well as the rise of South Africa's prominence as an international moral authority on the global stage," the ANC said. The party noted that the sixth administration faced the daunting task of reinvigorating and fortifying the State, which It said had been weakened by corruption and counter-revolutionary elements. Through concerted efforts, the ANC said significant progress has been made in combating corruption and rebuilding State institutions. The party said that the ANC-led government had dramatically improved access to education from early childhood right through to post-school education. Nearly every young person aged 15 to 24 years of age is literate, and adult literacy now stands at 85%, up from only 64% in 1996. "Today we have a growing black and skilled professional sector. Many interventions have been introduced, including school fee exemption, the school nutrition programme and scholar transport which ensures that poverty does not stand in the way of children's access to quality education. It is this administration that has seen the highest percentage of people writing matric and passing matric, a testament to the ANC's commitment to education for all," the party pointed out.

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Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen promised on Tuesday that if President Cyril Ramaphosa rams through the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, the DA will immediately take him to court to protect the country's health system against what the DA calls the African National Congress's (ANC's) gutting of the country's health system. Steenhuisen was outlining the DA's blueprint to "rescue South Africa" after the 2024 general elections, when he said a new government would immediately prepare to introduce a new Budget to reflect its new priorities. He said the DA would bury the ANC's "job-killing policies", including land expropriation without compensation, the nationalisation of mines, farms, industry and the Reserve Bank, as well as the "madness" of the NHI. Steenhuisen said the DA fully supported the call by business leaders for Ramaphosa not to sign what is widely being called an "unconstitutional" NHI Bill, and to instead refer it back to Parliament. He applauded Business Unity South Africa and Business for SA for taking what he described as a principled stand against the NHI, after they also urged the President to refer the Bill back to Parliament. The NHI Bill was passed by the National Council of Provinces in late 2023, and sent to Ramaphosa to be signed into law. Government has stood firm in its support for the Bill, brushing off warnings that it undermines universal healthcare instead of advancing its progress. However, the Bill has been sharply criticised by doctors, health facility providers, and health insurance companies. Steenhuisen noted that the process that led to the Bill ignored public input and said the Bill itself was riddled with unconstitutional clauses. On December 14, the DA wrote to Ramaphosa imploring him to refer the NHI Bill back to Parliament, making the point that given the flaws in the Bill, it was, in fact, his constitutional duty to refer it back. Last month, the DA received a response from Ramaphosa's Parliamentary Counsellor Gerhard Koornhof. Steenhuisen noted that without even so much as addressing the substance of the party's request, Koornhof simply said: "You are kindly reminded that the DA participated in the Parliamentary process related to this Bill. The Bill was thereafter approved by both Houses, in a Parliamentary process in which the DA participated." Steenhuisen criticised Ramaphosa for seeing fit to send such a "politically-motivated response", which in no way dealt with the issue of the unconstitutionality of the Bill. He said this demonstrated that the ANC was putting the country's health sector at risk purely for political reasons. "Ramaphosa's apparent determination to ram this Bill through apparently to stick it to the DA, would be a violation of his constitutional duty to this country. We, therefore, also welcome the announcement by business leaders that they are considering legal action against Ramaphosa if he persists along this route," he said. ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION Meanwhile, Steenhuisen highlighted that if it came into power, the DA's "jobs-friendly" Budget would redirect priorities from destructive policies, towards job creation. He said for the first time in three decades, entrepreneurs, businesspeople, investors and hard-working South Africans would see a Budget that respected them. "For too long, the ANC has viewed economic growth with suspicion, and the people who create jobs as the enemy. With the DA in government, investor sentiment will soar and our new Budget will kickstart economic growth and job creation," he added. The immediate stimulus of a jobs-friendly new Budget will be followed by the introduction of the DA's Responsible Spending Bill and the Social Impact Bill. The former will introduce a debt rule that limits the amount of debt any government can add to the fiscus. The race-based Black Economic Empowerment will be replaced with "means-tested" empowerment that will benefit the 30-million people who still live in poverty and who...

Business organizations Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) CEO Cas Coovadia joins John to motivate the call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to reconsider the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill's constitutionality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Terrence Kommal is the Chairman of Emoyamed Hospital and CEO of African Rainbow Healthcare – he joins Africa to comment on President Ramaphosa's promise to sign the NHI into law before the election, and what the implications might be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford speaks Craig Comrie, Chairperson of the Health Funders Association (HFA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unhappiness with the NHI Bill with Dr Katlego Mothudi Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)

Dr. Katlego Mothudi is The Managing Director of The Board of Health Funders (BHF) an industry representative body for medical aid schemes, and he joins us to consider the current status of The National Health Insurance Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Controversial NHI Bill has moved closer to reality after passing NCOP by Radio Islam

Business 4 South Africa and Business Unity South are petitioning against the passing of the NHI Bill. This after the controversial Bill which seeks to provide universal access to quality health care for all South Africans was passed in the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday. The business organisations have vowed to formally submit a petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa for the Bill to be amended. To further discuss this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Martin Kingston, Chairperson of Business for South Africa

Guest: Martin Kingston | Chairman at Business for South Africa (B4SA)| See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Close to over 25,000 healthcare workers, allied health specialists, and GPs are appealing to President Cyril Ramaphosa to refer the National Health Insurance (NH) Bill back to Parliament. South African Health Professionals Collaboration (SAHPC) spokesperson Dr Caroline Corbett says they would like it to go back for discussion and active engagement with all the role players. In addition, the Constitutional Court should be approached and it should be investigated awhether or not the Bill in its current form infringes on the constitutional rights of communities and citizens nationally. “…we're absolutely not going to stop and sit and watch this quietly be signed off,” Dr Corbett tells BizNews - after the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed the Bill this week. A major concern is that the Bill “doesn't actually guarantee quality healthcare”. The SAHPC also has “massive concerns” around the governance of the fund in a country where corruption “is rife still, unchecked still, and unprosecuted in most instances”. Meanwhile, the exodus of healthcare workers continues. “This for many people is the final straw. They're not actually prepared to wait and see the impact of it attempting to be rolled out.” - Chris Steyn

Deputy Director General of National Health Insurance Dr Nicholas Crisp joins Miketo discuss the unexpected postponement of the vote on the National HealthInsurance (NHI) Bill by one week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The passing of the National Health Insurance, NHI Bill by the National Council of Provinces, NCOP has been moved to next week. The NHI Bill seeks to achieve universal health coverage for all South Africans. However, those opposed to the Bill in its current form feel its not in the best interest of patients and the role of private medical schemes. The debate and vote on the NHI Bill was deferred to next week Wednesday without any explanation given. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Nicholas Crisp, Deputy Director-General in the Department of Health

Business committed to building SA, Ramaphosa says after Ntshavheni's accusation More than a week after Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni accused the private sector of engineering the state's collapse, President Cyril Ramaphosa said business' current partnership with government illustrates how committed they are to the country. Ramaphosa and business issued a joint statement on Wednesday after Cabinet met with business leaders as part of their initiative to deal with the country's energy, transport, and logistics, as well as crime and corruption problems. "Since we began, we have made significant progress in establishing structures and ways of working, mobilising resources and driving implementation of key actions. We see this partnership as evidence of the business community's commitment to building our country and overcoming the challenges that we face," Ramaphosa said in a statement. At a post-Cabinet briefing last week, Ntshavheni was asked about a long-standing probe into rand manipulation that involves 28 banks. She said that "the performance of the economy has been manipulated by [the] private sector, [which] has no interest in the development of this country", adding that the private sector continued to "engineer and do machinations to ensure the government collapses". Business Unity SA said it hoped Ntshavheni would reconsider her comments and it would "raise it with government through the partnership".BUSA president and Discovery CEO Adrian Gore said in Wednesday's joint statement that there had been some movement on collaboration structures with government. Some of the highlighted successes include over 1 000MW of power generation capacity, establishing the Rail Infrastructure Manager for Transnet - which opens the doors to third-party train operators, and establishing a digital and financial Forensic Analysis Centre. "Despite these initial successes… the pace of delivery across the initiative seems to be plateauing, mainly as a result of delays in regulatory and other approvals, as well as slippage on the implementation of strategic plans, and the alignment of these to workable funding solutions," Gore said. Next story, 'I don't think there should be any panic': Ramaphosa won't just sign NHI Bill into law President Cyril Ramaphosa won't simply sign the controversial National Health Insurance Bill into law. "I don't think there should be any panic," Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said at a briefing on Wednesday, just hours before the National Council of Provinces vote on whether or not to accept the Bill in its current form. "Concerns have been expressed directly to the president [about] certain parts of the Bill. Once the Bill has been passed, the president still has a constitutional imperative in processing that Bill before he signs it. He will look at the process. One of the things he will look at is, has there been sufficient consultation and if so, have those consultations sufficiently addressed the issues of concern," Magwenya explained. He said it was within Ramaphosa's remit to send back a bill if he has any concerns. "The passing of the Bill doesn't necessarily mark the conclusion of the process. The president does not, each time he receives a Bill, just sign it as a given. If he so desires, he can open another round of consultation to satisfy himself that what he will sign will not be subjected to endless litigation," the spokesperson added. He was briefing the media about Ramaphosa's diary. In an unprecedented move, business organisations have written to the presiding officers of the NCOP as well as Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who is the leader of government business, urgently appealing to put a stop to the bill. Last week, the NCOP Select Committee on Health and Social Services adopted the bill without any amendments to the version passed by the National Assembly, despite intense lobbying from Business Unity SA, Business for SA, and healthcare professionals. Also making hea...

President Cyril Ramaphosa won't simply sign the controversial National Health Insurance Bill into law. "I don't think there should be any panic," Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said at a briefing on Wednesday, just hours before the National Council of Provinces vote on whether or not to accept the Bill in its current form. "Concerns have been expressed directly to the president [about] certain parts of the Bill. Once the Bill has been passed, the president still has a constitutional imperative in processing that Bill before he signs it. He will look at the process. One of the things he will look at is, has there been sufficient consultation and if so, have those consultations sufficiently addressed the issues of concern," Magwenya explained. He said it was within Ramaphosa's remit to send back a bill if he has any concerns. "The passing of the Bill doesn't necessarily mark the conclusion of the process. The president does not, each time he receives a Bill, just sign it as a given. If he so desires, he can open another round of consultation to satisfy himself that what he will sign will not be subjected to endless litigation," the spokesperson added. He was briefing the media about Ramaphosa's diary. In an unprecedented move, business organisations have written to the presiding officers of the NCOP as well as Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who is the leader of government business, urgently appealing to put a stop to the bill. Last week, the NCOP Select Committee on Health and Social Services adopted the bill without any amendments to the version passed by the National Assembly, despite intense lobbying from Business Unity SA, Business for SA, and healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals also voiced their concerns over the NCOP's refusal to amend the bill, which has moved almost entirely unchanged through the parliamentary process since 2019. Business organisations are particularly concerned about Section 33 of the Bill, which deals with the phasing-in of the NHI and the phasing out of private medical aid insurance. It states that "once the NHI is fully implemented as determined by the Minister of Health, medical schemes may only offer complementary cover to services not reimbursable by the fund". Section 33 is certain to be challenged on constitutional grounds, due to the limitation it would impose on the right to health. Trade union Solidarity has already indicated that it will challenge this. The Bill aims to establish universal healthcare for all South Africans by abolishing the "two-tier" system, in which the bulk of healthcare spending is made in the private sector for the benefit of a few, while the mass of the population is relegated to the "under-funded" public sector. The Bill will establish a single NHI Fund, managed by the state, to buy healthcare services from the public and private sectors. Services will be free to the public at the point of delivery. Once a service becomes available under the NHI, medical schemes will no longer be allowed to cover it, implying the ultimate phasing out of private medical insurance. Proceedings in the NCOP started at 14:00, but the vote on the Bill is expected later in the afternoon.

Organised business has appealed to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to delay its vote on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill and send it back to parliament's select committee on health & social welfare so that MPs can relook it. The committee approved the bill last week without making any changes and Business Unity SA (Busa) and Business for SA (B4SA) believe this shows that the committee ignored the constitutional issues raised by four provinces and a wide range of stakeholders. For more insight on that, Business Day TV spoke to B4SA chair Martin Kingston.

Martin Kingston,Steering Committee Chair, B4SA shared the reasons why they had written to the Deputy President as Leader of Government about the lack of due process in the NCOP Select Committee on Health and Social Services on their adoption of the NHI Bill without any amendments, the ramifications of the bill going forward, and the much-vaunted partnership between government and business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Strachen is a specialist paediatrician and member of the South African Health Professionals Collaboration and he joins John to express the SAHPC disappointment with the lack of adequate consultation and review of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill by the NCOP Committee on Health and Social Services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Simon Strachan  |Spokespersonfor SA Health Professionals Collaboration (SAHPC) and Martin Kingston | Chairman at Business for South Africa (B4SA)| See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to B4SA Chairperson Martin Kingston about the NHI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public hearings on the NHI Bill have been concluded. Medical aid schemes are still unhappy about Section 33 of the legislation which excludes the schemes. Business Day TV spoke to Alex van den Heever, Health Care Governance Expert from Wits University for his take on Section 33 of the Bill.

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) has called for the abolishment of the private healthcare system and the implementation of the National Health Insurance. The union believes the implementation of the NHI will guarantee quality healthcare for all South Africans. The NHI Bill was passed by the National Assembly in June. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Rich Sacini, president of Haitu 

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union has called for the implementation of the National Health Insurance. Business Day TV spoke to Rich Sacini, President for HAITU about the NHI Bill and what the union believes its implementation would mean for South Africa's healthcare sector.

Guest: Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, The Chairperson of SAMASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Public Servants Association (PSA) on Tuesday expressed concern that government is using the introduction of the National Health Insurance (NHI) to campaign for the 2024 elections. The PSA is also calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to reconsider the NHI and instead allow for further discussions to clarify unanswered questions and concerns raised by relevant stakeholders and warned that if that is not done, the NHI will be a “dead elephant” like the e-tolls. It said while it supports the rehabilitation of the public health sector, the PSA's view is that members, like other citizens, must reserve the right to choose whether to use public or private healthcare. The PSA warned that the current single funding model for the NHI will plunge the citizenry into a deeper financial crisis as they will be burdened to fund this initiative. “The idea that workers might be expected to pay for private medical insurance and the NHI simultaneously, induces anxiety amongst public sector employees. The chief priority of health reform in South Africa should be the rehabilitation of the public health sector. This can be best achieved by a competent, non-partisan public health service, free of corruption and political interference,” said the union. The union is also concerned about the future of medical schemes, especially as it relates to employees' access to medical aid schemes. It further warned that the NHI Bill may reverse the gains workers have made in respect of access to quality healthcare.

Chief protagonist for universal healthcare in South Africa, Dr Nicholas Crisp, has been taking plenty of punishment from private sector commentators. He believes this public debate has been missing the point because SA's healthcare system is uneven, broken and needs massive restructuring. While criticism of NHI comes mostly from those in companies serving the middle class, Crisp says the bulk of the NHI Bill targets complete reform of the public sector, on which 80% of citizens rely. The Deputy DG at the Department of Health put his case to Alec Hogg of BizNews.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Gon, Michael Morris and Marius Roodt disentangle the diplomatic disaster surrounding the President's support plane for his trip to Ukraine and Russia. They discuss the article by Terence Corrigan in today's Daily Friend positing that the shattering of our illusions of ANC rule is a good thing, and BUSA's Busi Mavuso's complaint that people aren't getting upset enough about the NHI Bill. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Guest: Professor Alex van den Heever from the Wits School of Governance is also a Progressive Health Forum representative and he joins us to consider the contentious NHI Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the NHI a blessing or a curse for South Africa's healthcare system? That is the big question that we aim to unpack in today's discussion. The National Assembly this week  passed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill with 205 MPs in support of it. The bill will now be sent to the NCOP for concurrence then signed into law by the President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Bill seeks to give all South Africans access to quality health care and makes provision for one pool of health care funding for private and public health care providers. Deputy Director General for the National Health Insurance (NHI) at the Health Department, Dr Nicholas Crisp says the primary source of funding for the NHI Bill will be the current tax system. A few organisations have vowed to legally challenge the implementation of the National Health Insurance Bill. For this discussion we are joined by Dr Simon  Strachan,  Paeditrician in private practice and the CEO of the South African Private Practitioners Forum  AND Dr Zamasomi Meyiwa Luvuno from the Centre for Rural Health at the University of Kwa Zulu Natal....  

In a wide-ranging conversation with ‘Sunday Times Politics Weekly', EFF leader Julius Malema shared his views on the upcoming elections, and possible coalition permutations. Malema says he won't join any coalition in which Cyril Ramaphosa or John Steenhuisen are potential presidents. However, he did speak of his willingness to work with deputy president, Paul Mashatile, whom he acknowledged he had a soft spot for. Malema also addressed the willingness of the party to accept former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule who, like himself, had been expelled from the party. Malema also reflected among other things on: the party's overall growth ahead of their 10 anniversary celebrations in July, his stance on the impending visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the recent passing of the NHI Bill, corruption allegations levelled against him, his past actions and their impact on how the public see him, and the party's views of the commemoration of Youth Day in the present day. The episode is hosted by Sunday Times political editor Sibongakonke Shoba, and produced by Demi Buzo.

Solidarity to legally challenge the passing of the NHI Bill by Radio Islam

In a wide-ranging conversation with ‘Sunday Times Politics Weekly', EFF leader Julius Malema shared his views on the upcoming elections, and possible coalition permutations. Malema says he won't join any coalition in which Cyril Ramaphosa or John Steenhuisen are potential presidents. However, he did speak of his willingness to work with deputy president, Paul Mashatile, whom he acknowledged he had a soft spot for. Malema also addressed the willingness of the party to accept former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule who, like himself, had been expelled from the party. Malema also reflected among other things on: the party's overall growth ahead of their 10 anniversary celebrations in July, his stance on the impending visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the recent passing of the NHI Bill, corruption allegations levelled against him, his past actions and their impact on how the public see him, and the party's views of the commemoration of Youth Day in the present day. The episode is hosted by Sunday Times political editor Sibongakonke Shoba, and produced by Demi Buzo.

Guest: Simon Strachen is the CEO of SA Private Practitioner's Forum (SAPPF) and he joins Mike to share the forum's current stance on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Makone Maja, Sara Gon and Terence Corrigan moot the real objectives of the NHI Bill and discuss the comments from public health officials since its passing at the National Assembly. They discuss the IRR's education report which proposes education vouchers as a solution to the public education system and close with news of the rising teenage pregnancies in KwaZulu Natal. Join the IRR's campaign to #StopNHI: https://irr.org.za/campaigns/stop-nhi. Read the IRR's latest education report: https://irr.org.za/reports/occasional-reports/overcoming-the-odds-why-school-vouchers-would-benefit-poor-south-africans Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Trade union, Solidarity says it intends to legally challenge the passing of the National Health Insurance Bill by the National Assembly. The Department of Health says it welcomes the latest developments - however, other stakeholders have voiced concerns over how the NHI will operate in South Africa. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Solidarity, Anton van der Bijl

Africa is joined by Vice-chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA), Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa to reflect on the National Assembly passing the National Health Insurance Bill earlier this week. SAMA says that the legislation is not clear on how problems in the health sector will be dealt withSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Assembly has approved the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The bill is the first piece of enabling legislation for NHI and will be considered by the National Council of Provinces before landing on the president's desk for his consideration. Business Day TV spoke to Nicholas Crisp, the deputy director general of the NHI for more detail.

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The National Assembly has passed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill paving the way for "universal healthcare" in South Africa. Yesterday 205 MPs voted in favour of the NHI Bill while 125 voted against it. The NHI Bill proposes a withering away of medical schemes over time as they will not be allowed to insure or reimburse members for services offered by the NHI. Now that it is passed, the NHI Bill must be processed by the National Council of Provinces. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to UKZN Head of Public Health Medicine, Schools of Nursing and Public Health, Professor Saloshni Naidu

Grave concerns over new NHI Bill by Radio Islam

Dr Ryan Noach, chief executive officer at Discovery Health on their concerns with NHI.    On The Money Show Explainer, Claude de Baissac, founder and CEO Eunomix on what SA needs to do to revitalize the economy.     For Friday File, we looked at artisanal chocolate with Stephanie Ceranio founder and “Makhulu” boss of Jack Rabbit Chocolate Studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Section 27 & TAC Present Concerns Over NHI Bill by Radio Islam

South African parliament's portfolio committee on health has called for public submissions on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. It proposes extensive reforms to the way healthcare is financed and provided, with a central NHI fund that will purchase services on behalf of the entire population. But what are some things you don't know about National Health? Are they hiding things from the people?

Bryan Hirsch is are focussing on Health Care with some emphasis on the recently released National Health Insurance (NHI) bill. Joining him for this discussion is Ryan Noach, Deputy CEO Discovery Health You and Your Money