GEMS, SA’s largest medical scheme for public servants, is facing increased pressure from unions,including the Public Servants Association (PSA) and the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu), after a 13.4% hike in its premiums this year. – Business Day (5 August 2025) The average increase for 2024 was 9.5%
According to Stan Moloabi, Principal Officer for GEMS, the scheme will work hard to come up with an increase, projected to be around 8.5%, that “considers the interests of the member while management protects the financial sustainability of the scheme”.