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NHI gets green light

The National Council of Provinces voted in favour of the  National Health Insurance (NHI)  Bill which was already adopted by the National Assembly. The  NHi is a health financing system that is designed to pool funds to provide access to quality affordable personal health services for all South Africans based…

Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Parents encouraged to make inputs on BELA Bill

Elna Wichmann Heath is in the forefront of the BELA Bill which has progressed to the National Council of Provinces. She says section 28(2) of the Constitution states “A child’s best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child.” However, she asks, does the Department of Education…