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The CitizenThe CitizenGrowing pushback against forced retirement and medical aid membership
Rising medical inflation, stagnant scheme participation, and mounting financial stress are challenging the traditional model.
The CitizenDiscovery Health needs 280k new members a year just to stand still
That's more than the total number of members of SA's third largest medical aid.
The CitizenDiscovery medical aid AGM approves review of benefits for transgender members
Medical aids in South Africa currently typically classify these treatments as 'elective' care.
The CitizenMedical schemes regulator upholds GEMS’ 9.5% contribution increase
Council for Medical Schemes raised concerns about reducing the contribution.
The CitizenTips on how to manage your budget during winter
Winter brings extra costs such as higher electricity use, increased medical expenses and the need for winter essentials.
The CitizenRAF ordered to pay R2.2m to pedestrian and slapped with punitive cost order
Despite binding judgments, it refused to compensate the victim because her medical aid had covered a portion of the costs.
The CitizenDiscovery price increase: Struggling with medical aid costs? Try these options (VIDEO)
We will focus only on health insurance, hospital plans, and gap cover.
The Citizen2026 medical aid contribution increases: DHMS vs the rest
Increases across more than 80 plans compared ...
The CitizenBudget 2026: Slight relief for overburdened individual taxpayers
Full relief for inflation with small increase in medical tax credits
The Citizen‘Feel better’ budget: What to expect from Godongwana’s speech
The medical aid tax rebate and fuel levy hikes are set to dominate scrutiny of South Africa's latest national budget.
The CitizenSCA dismisses RAF appeal against judgment on 181 court orders
Says its reliance on reports by entities investigating an alleged irregular relationship between medical practitioners and Sunshine Hospital did not help its case.
The Citizen5 myths about medical aid schemes to leave behind in 2025
In the digital age, it is easy to come across misinformation about medical aid schemes
The CitizenCan Discovery Health really ask you to pay back the money? What you need to know about medical aid’s claims error
Members owe the scheme between R22 000 and R37 000.
The CitizenDiscovery medical aid mistake to cost members thousands
An error on Discovery’s systems affected the way that certain prescription and over-the-counter medicines were processed in 2025.
The CitizenMedical Association wants government to prioritise healthcare over political pay increases
It is time for government to get its priorities straight and stop giving political appointments and government pay increases higher than inflation.
The CitizenHow to choose the right medical aid scheme cover for 2026
With medical aid scheme contributions increasing, balancing affordability and protection is important.
The CitizenIncreasing medical aid scheme costs in 2026 mean more pain for South Africans
Medical aid scheme members will face premium increases of twice or more the inflation rate
The CitizenScrapping medical tax credits not on the cards – Godongwana
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has been vocal about wanting it phased out.
The CitizenMTBPS: what to look out for in Godongwana’s ‘mini budget’
Consumers want to know if they will keep their medical tax credits and whether income tax brackets will be adjusted.
The CitizenIs government planning to cut medical scheme tax credits to fund NHI?
Although the minister of finance said in his budget speech that medical scheme tax credits will remain intact, it seems some have other plans
The CitizenMedical aid shortfalls eat your lunch if you are not careful
Members on higher-end medical aid plans often assume they are covered for any eventuality, until it is time to claim for a significant medical event.
The CitizenMedical aid in 2025: How to choose the right cover
Let’s face it, navigating the medical aid landscape in South Africa can feel overwhelming and at times even confusing.
Disrupt AfricaUnleashing AI’s Power: Chatbots Transforming Healthcare Experiences
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots are becoming significant tools in the transformation of healthcare in the 21st century, facilitating the convergence of technology and delivery of medical services. This is especially true with regard to the implementation of artificial intelligence…