Legal Articles and Guides
Proclamation to regulate spaza shops approved
President Cyril Ramaphosa says a proclamation to regulate spaza shops has been approved and will be spearheaded by the Department of Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to address the growing scourge of food-borne illnesses and deaths across the country.
State has no idea how to fund NHI
‘The latest announcement that the National Health Insurance (NHI) could be funded through the use of funds from the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) shows that the government still has no idea how the scheme will be funded, which is untenable.’
Mother locks horns with medical aid scheme
Two years after Medihelp was slapped with an order from the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) forcing it to cover the cost of treatment for an Alberton boy with a rare inherited genetic condition, the medical aid scheme is still fighting to avoid having to pay up and now wants the court to reconsider its decision.
Agreement to blacklist child maintenance defaulters
With 70% of parents defaulting on child maintenance in the first two years of a court order, the Department of Justice and the Social Justice Foundation are going ahead with a plan to blacklist defaulters with credit bureaus.
DA wins NHI Cabinet tussle
The DA won its first battle in the Cabinet last Friday when President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered that the implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI) be postponed for further negotiations.
Another complaint against Headache Clinic doctor
A complaint has been filed at the Health Professionals Council of SA (HPCSA) against Dr Elliot Shevel (81) who was suspended last week following the deaths of two patients – one in June, and the other in 2021.
Durban dentist guilty of detox death
KZN High Court (Durban) Judge Rashid Vahed has found dentist Anwar Jeewa guilty of culpable homicide, ruling he negligently caused the death of a Canadian father who died two days after checking into Jeewa's Westville-based, unregistered detox centre for controversial Ibogaine treatment.
Another couple lodges complaint against Pretoria midwife
Another couple have come forward alleging that their child was left with severe brain damage as a result of former midwife Yolande Maritz's conduct during birth.
Discovery prepares for NHI legal challenge
Discovery Health Medical Scheme says it is ‘participating in the preparation of potential litigation’ against the SA National Health Insurance (NHI) Scheme with the Health Funders Association (HFA).
Ruling a major setback for NHI
A requirement described as a cornerstone of the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) – legislation that would require doctors and health practitioners to obtain a ‘certificate of need’ before being allowed to practise in a particular area – has been declared unconstitutional by the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria).
Solidarity vows to fight ‘unconstitutional’ NHI
Solidarity has revealed it will fight what it called the ‘unconstitutional, unworkable and unaffordable’ National Health Insurance (NHI) system in court.
Taxpayers flag NHI concerns
An overwhelming majority of taxpayers feel that the National Health Insurance (NHI) system will have a negative impact on healthcare in SA.
Discovery ordered to withdraw gap cover ad
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ordered Discovery to withdraw a ‘misleading’ advert offering maternity benefits on gap cover.
Court rules in favour of gay sperm donor
In a victory for unconventional families, a gay sperm donor has found solace in being granted permission to see his daughter after a prolonged legal battle with a lesbian couple to secure his parental rights.
Gym ditches X after trans row
Virgin Active has come under fire for allowing trans people to use changing rooms which affirm their new legally-recognised identities, notes a News24 report.
