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Compromise isn’t a word favoured by the Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, when it comes to rolling out universal healthcare, despite objections from some of the ANC’s coalition partners. Mia Malan sits down with Motsoaledi to find out how he plans to deliver National Health Insurance amid legal challenges, little money and a system that needs fundamental fixing.

Governments have the power to decide whether people live or die when it comes to health. On 29 May your vote will determine how well South Africa’s post-election government will look after your health. Today, we’re launching a series of analyses to break down what parties say they will do to fix the country’s health system.

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A lack of competition in the sector isn't just bad for your wallet, it could be bad for your health. Find out what it means for the National Health Insurance in this latest article in our series, "Compass: Charting a course to the NHI".

The United Nations declaration on universal health coverage is signed. But will South Africa's National Health Insurance improve services at home?

On Monday, world leaders will sign a UN declaration that could have committed the world to provide decent healthcare for all. But instead, activists say, some of the world's biggest health issues sparkle in their absence. Find out what it means for South Africa’s National Health Insurance in the latest in our new series, Compass: Charting a course to the NHI.

Legal claims against the department now amount to more than half of some provincial health budgets. Less money now will only mean more claims later.

It’s the age of austerity and it’s bad news for doctors, nurses and patients alike — unless the state can do more with less.

Read what Deputy President David Mabuza had to say about primary health care and the NHI in his Presidential Health Summit speech.

Two Bills, almost 200 pages may change healthcare forever in SA. Haven't read them? We did the heavy lifting so you don't have to.

“Whenever there is a crisis, I’m called in to solve them, but I don’t have the legal mechanism to prevent them,” says minister.

The ruling party says it’s time to get serious about funding and rolling out South Africa's universal access to healthcare plan.

Saturday’s surprise announcement could be the latest blow to the country’s bid for better healthcare.

But if we want everyone to get quality care, something will have to give and it may not be your money, warn experts.

An industry-wide probe into private healthcare seems likely, but stakeholders fear a witch hunt.