Dr Themba Hadebe, Clinical Executive at Bonitas Medical Fund Good news: South Africans are living longer. According to Statistics South Africa's 2025 Mid-Year Population Estimates,...
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The bill you never saw coming – real healthcare cost shocks facing South African families
Tony Singleton, CEO at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions For many South African families, medical aid is seen as the foundation of healthcare security. It provides access to private...
Canon South Africa strengthens people-first culture through progressive health leave
Nerisha Kistan, HR Director at Canon South Africa Canon South Africa is the first organisation within the Canon Middle East and Africa region to introduce a formal structure for...
Healthcare reform must be built on stability, not slogans
Kevin Aron, Principal Officer at Medshield Medical Scheme Healthcare policy in South Africa has become emotionally charged. While National Health Insurance (NHI) is often presented as...
Women at work: Why health and wellbeing should be part of the conversation
Justine Lacy, Clinical Executive at Profmed This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” reminds us that when women are provided with knowledge, support and equitable...
Non-communicable diseases are no longer a future risk for South Africa – they are a defining health challenge today
Dr Dion Kapp, Executive Manager, Managed Healthcare and Service Providers at Bestmed Medical Scheme, & Dr Avron Urison, Chief Medical Officer at 1Life Insurance Experts warn that...
Supporting mental health and invisible disabilities: Building truly inclusive workplace wellbeing frameworks
Myrna Sachs, Head: Health Management Solutions at Alexforbes In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, employee well-being can no longer be viewed through a narrow or purely physical...
New Stress Index exposes deepening strain on SA professionals
Justine Lacy, Clinical Executive at Profmed Ten years ago, the leading causes of stress among South African professionals were relatively self-evident. Work, family, health and...
Affordable health insurance is essential for workers without risk benefits
Reo Botes, Managing Executive at Essential Employee Benefits Many South African employees, particularly those in lower income brackets, are excluded from benefits like critical illness...
Why South Africa cannot afford to wait for healthcare reform
Craig Comrie, CEO of Profmed South Africa has entered 2026 facing a familiar but intensifying healthcare paradox. It is another election year, with local government elections due to...
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