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Deep-rooted structural barriers threaten NHI deployment

“Writing in the SA Medical Journal, N Mofolo and C Heunis present a critical analysis of five major constitutional violations, multi-departmental co-ordination failures and financial sustainability concerns that they believe threaten the NHI’s transformative potential. – MedicalBrief (4 March 2026) “Health workforce policies were misaligned with NHI requirements even during preparatory phases. Such policy incoherence is inevitable given absent enabling organisational frameworks.”

AfroCentric shows loss

The JSE-listed healthcare investment holding company AfroCentric Investment Corporation reported a sharp rise in revenue for the year to end-December, despite a loss of R1.27bn (151.55 cents per share). – Business Day (5 March 2026). “Total revenue from continuing operations climbed by 93.9% to R7.30bn. This compares with R3.76bn in the previous six-month period. Headline earnings improved to R117.1m, or 13.92 cents per share, up from R31.9m. “AfroCentric runs a diversified healthcare portfolio. Its best-known assets include Medscheme and Pharmacy Direct, a specialist medicine provider. Sanlam now holds a 59% stake in AfroCentric.”

NHI preparations continues despite Court Order

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi told Parliament that the Health Department will press ahead with NHI preparations, despite a recent High Court order to pause any immediate proclamation or implementation of sections of the NHI Act, reported Business Day 5 March 2026

Huawei launches “AI+ healthcare” initiative

Chinese technology group Huawei launched an “AI+ healthcare” initiative to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to clinical workflows and medical research. It will focus on pathology, where digital systems can reduce delays, support remote diagnosis and improve collaboration between specialists. – BusinessDay (5 March 2026)


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