https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-05-18-this-wont-stop-the-nhi-government-defiant-as-crucial-health-provisions-killed-off/?dm_medium=card-link&dm_campaign=top_reads While its own lawyers insisted that the provision to introduce controls over where medical practitioners and nurses could work was crucial for the future implementation of the National Health Insurance, the government on Monday maintained a firm stance on the future of the NHI. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi at the social services cluster of…
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Ramaphosa delays NHI Act
Ramaphosa delays NHI Act Proclamation pending constitutional court ruling President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to delay the proclamation of sections of the NHI Act pending a Constitutional Court ruling on challenges to Parliament’s public participation process. President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act until the Constitutional Court…
Reports Dec 2025
As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken a moment to review the accounts currently placed with us for collection. Some matters have either become prescribed or are no longer recoverable, despite our best efforts. To allow our team to focus on accounts with the greatest chance of recovery (under 36 months old), we…
Bankmed’s communication on NHI
The passage of time since our last communication on National Health Insurance (NHI) has necessitated another update. The last update was sent to you on 21 May 2024, and this was just over a week after the NHI Bill was signed into law, on 15 May 2024, by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Our last communication…
Guess who’s footing the bill for Vat hike implementation? Likely you
https://www.moneyweb.co.za/mymoney/moneyweb-tax/cost-to-implement-vat-hike-likely-to-be-passed-on-to-the-consumer/ Businesses will be expected to adjust their systems for the 0.5 percentage point increase in the standard value-added tax (Vat) rate, and that expense could potentially be passed on to the consumer. This is according to Kabelo Moutloatse, senior tax debt and accounting specialist at Latita Africa, who noted that businesses must assess their…
2025
As we move into the new year, we are here to help you manage and resolve outstanding debts with professionalism and care. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, working with you to find solutions that work for your financial situation. Whether you’re looking to settle an existing debt…
Discovery’s response to President Ramaphosa’s signing of the NHI Bill
Dear Discovery people I’m reaching out following yesterday’s announcement that President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill tomorrow. This development is disappointing and unfortunate given the significant technical and constitutional flaws in the NHI Bill and in the legislative processes for adopting the Bill. We are however well-prepared and have a clear…
Easter message 2024
The holidays are upon us! We wish that for you, your family and friends it proves to bethe most special of times. Please let us know if you have any questions regardingyour accounts. Kind regards, Shelley, Gillian, Penny and team
Ramaphosa hints at income grant as election nears
Image: Bloomberg South African President Cyril Ramaphosa again hinted at introducing a basic income grant, saying that there is a “strong case” for it despite the nation’s “fiscal constraints.” Ramaphosa spoke in his capacity as president of the ruling African National Congress during the party’s annual strategy meeting on Monday. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will…