Judge orders Government, police to block anti-migrant vigilantes

A Gauteng High Court ruling has ordered the City of Johannesburg, the Gauteng and national Health Departments and the police to guarantee safe, unhindered access to public clinics. – Medicalbrief (10 Dec 2025)

SA's critical care sector grossly under-resourced

SA faces a severe shortage of critical care resources, with only 4 719 ICU beds nationwide, of which just 1 186 are in the public sector, serving most of the 64m population. – MedicalBrief (10 Dec 2025)

Removal of medical tax credits on the cards

“With significant legal and logistical uncertainty still surrounding the NHI's implementation, making precipitous changes to the tax system could have unforeseen and damaging consequences for millions of South Africans.” - Business Day(17 October 2025)

Pharma faces billions in costs due to new tariffs

“The pharmaceutical industry is bracing for a significant financial blow, with analysts forecasting costs of between $13bn and $19bn following the revelation that a new transatlantic trade deal will subject branded medicines to a hefty 15% tariff.” – Reuters (28 July 2025)

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