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South Africa's major medical aid schemes are in a fight for survival as the controversial National Health Insurance threatens their existence. In June, the National Assembly passed the NHI Bill despite strong opposition from the private healthcare industry and leading opposition political parties. The NHI will create a single fund to which those earning an income will contribute, probably through a payroll tax.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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