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Behind the Bonitas outrage

The anger and frustration displayed by Bonitas members is in stark contrast to the distinct lack of urgency from the authorities

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NHI case shines unflattering light on Cosatu 

The trade union’s political future may be the only rational explanation for its pig-headed support of the ANC’s NHI dream

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R135bn later, members still face huge medical bills

PMBs cover 271 conditions and cost medical schemes R135bn a year – but complex rules mean members can still face massive out-of-pocket costs

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Gap cover: the back-up plan for medical aid shortfalls

With healthcare costs rising and medical aids under pressure, gap cover fills a growing financial hole – but take-up remains stubbornly low

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Discovery, fit and flexing, defies market rout

Discovery has pumped money into growing its bank and investment business, while grabbing market share in life insurance and medical aid

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Discovery, humbled by poor crisis management, does a U-turn

Discovery’s ham-fisted efforts to recoup money paid in error to some members is a lesson in how not to manage a crisis

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The contradictions driving the ANC’s NHI lie

Broken promises that the NHI won’t be funded by new taxes show it’s driven more by electioneering than a genuine plan to fix healthcare.

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Market smashes Discovery’s growth forecasts

Discovery’s CEO has brushed off a market bruising, with a growth target of 15%-20% from here on out