Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Mixed reactions to the signing of the NHI Bill

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has made good on his promise to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law before the 2024 national election, bringing the contentious healthcare system into South Africa’s reality. The president signed the NHI into law at a ceremony on Wednesday (15 May). What does this all mean for South Africans? Economist Aybonga Cawe, DA's Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube and Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, spokesperson for the South African Health Professionals Collaboration share ther views.
15 May 2024 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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