BizNews BizNews Radio

Dr. Reinder Nauta's R200/month health plan: Could this be South Africa’s private NHI alternative?

Loading player...
As South Africa grapples with the National Health Insurance (NHI) proposal, one doctor is pioneering a private-sector alternative aimed at the millions who find medical aid too expensive. Dr. Reinder Nauta, founder of the National Healthcare Group , is building a new low-cost model targeting a price point of around R200 per month. Nauta reveals how the system works, using technology like WhatsApp and a nurse panel to triage patients before referring them to a network of 3,000 GPs.
20 Oct 2025 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

Other recent episodes

How Egoli Youth Empowerment turned squash into a pathway to opportunity for Joburg's youth

Egoli Youth Empowerment started with squash courts in Soweto and grew into a holistic youth development programme spanning sport, academic support, life skills, leadership, entrepreneurship and urban farming. Director Glenn Lazarus and Programme Director Sharon Sibanda tell BizNews how EYE is creating safe spaces, developing young talent, and helping vulnerable…
15 May 9AM 19 min

Fighting to save South Africa’s moral compass: Unashamedly Ethical's Gary Power

Gary Power lifts the lid on corruption, ethical collapse, and the fight to rebuild South Africa from the ground up. In this powerful conversation, the CEO of Unashamedly Ethical shares how his father transformed a major construction business, why integrity is a survival strategy, and how collective action, faith, and…
14 May 6AM 28 min
All episodes