Compulsory Medical Aid for MPs: ActionSA’s Proposal

In a bold move to ensure public representatives experience the same healthcare realities as the citizens they serve, ActionSA MP Kgosi Letlape has announced plans to introduce the Parliamentary and Provincial Medical Aid Scheme Amendment Bill. This proposed...

Lack of Data on Foreign Healthcare Users Exposed

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has made a startling admission. Due to a lack of data, the government has no information on the number of foreign nationals using South Africa’s public health facilities. This leaves policymakers blind to the full extent of the...

Public Healthcare Advocacy Sparked by ActionSA Campaign

A campaign spearheaded by ActionSA MP Dr Kgosi Letlape, urging public officials to use public healthcare facilities exclusively, is gaining traction. It is also forcing a much-needed national conversation about public healthcare in the country. The proposal, which...