The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed it will officially launch criminal proceedings against officials linked to the Life Esidimeni tragedy. This landmark decision marks a significant turning point in a long-running quest for accountability within the...
The Gauteng Department of Health has launched a comprehensive strategy to overhaul surgical waiting times across the province. This initiative specifically addresses the Gauteng surgical backlog, with the public healthcare system grappling with over 30,600 patients...
The atmosphere surrounding South Africa’s healthcare governance has been strained for several years. The National Department of Health (NDoH) has failed to secure a clean audit for five consecutive years. High-profile scandals, including the Digital Vibes controversy...
France has sent a clear diplomatic signal to South Africa through health diplomacy. President Emmanuel Macron invited a South African delegation to the recent One Health Summit in Lyon. The move follows uncertainty after reports that South Africa was disinvited from...
Non-profit organisation DignitySA has filed a landmark lawsuit in the Pretoria High Court, seeking to decriminalise assisting terminally ill people in dying. This step is a crucial event in the broader debate around medically assisted dying. It also signifies a...
South Africa is witnessing the early stages of a significant shift in the healthcare and consumer goods sectors. New data reveal that GLP-1 weight loss medications are beginning to gain a foothold in the local market. While global headlines have been dominated by...
British International Investment’s integrity is under fire following reports that millions of pounds of UK health aid have gone to corrupt and irresponsible healthcare companies. According to BII, this agency is responsible for investing funds to help...
South Africa’s pharmaceutical sector is reaching a boiling point. The country’s umbrella body for manufacturers is now pressuring the National Department of Health for answers. At the heart of the dispute is the recent 1.47% hike in medicine prices for the private...
The South African healthcare sector is facing a deepening internal challenge as public sector nurses increasingly engage in unauthorised “moonlighting.” Many professionals are taking extra shifts in the private sector without official approval. This...
Intercare, a private healthcare provider, has announced its first leadership transition in 25 years. The company has appointed Hendri Hanekom as the new CEO, effective from 1 April. Hanekom is a veteran of the organisation. He has spent nearly 18 years with the...
