The CitizenDiscovery to increase medical aid contributions by as much as 8.9%
Discovery Health Medical Scheme says the weighted average increase for members is 8.2%, with two-thirds under 8%
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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 CitizenSA looking at privately-owned SEZs to arrest deindustrialisation
This follows World Bank recommendations and to revive a scheme widely believed to be failing locally.
The CitizenMedical schemes regulator upholds GEMS’ 9.5% contribution increase
Council for Medical Schemes raised concerns about reducing the contribution.
The CitizenLibertas GH: Where are the crypto millions?
Libertas GH's consulting attorney, Paresh Pursooth, dismissed allegations against the company and rejected claims that it operated as a Ponzi scheme.
The CitizenTourism department criticised over delays, red tape in funding programmes
Parliamentary committee members have questioned the effectiveness of tourism funding schemes aimed at supporting small businesses.
The CitizenMotorists could help fund RAF through licence payments
The Department of Transport is researching a vehicle owner contributory scheme to fund the RAF, according to Minister Barbara Creecy.
The CitizenCourt backs bank on Vat deductions for cash-back scheme
Sars's argument based on 'conflated interpretation' of the act.
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 CitizenWhat on earth did Discovery Health think would happen!
Scheme finally sends claims-error-affected members the letter it ought to have a week ago.
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 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 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