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In a jovial moment during Thursday night’s Joint Sitting of Parliament, President Cyril Ramaphosa sparked laughter as he humorously searched for a pen to scrutinise the NHI Bill on his desk. Amidst the lightheartedness, he delivered significant news, revealing plans for the gradual implementation of the long-awaited National Health Insurance (NHI) during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Cape Town City Hall. The NHI Bill, endorsed by both the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) last year. It promises free healthcare at the point of care for all South Africans, regardless of facility usage. This ensures equitable access to healthcare across public and private sectors.

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