EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 11 MIN
Yesterday, we brought you the breaking news of the Constitutional Court of South Africa ruling parts of the National Health Act unconstitutional. At the centre of the judgment was the controversial “Certificate of Need” — a policy that would have required doctors, clinics and hospitals, both public and private, to get state approval before operating in certain areas. The court rejected the provision, siding with the South African Medical Association, which had fiercely challenged the move.
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Yesterday, we brought you the breaking news of the Constitutional Court of South Africa ruling parts of the National Health Act unconstitutional. At the centre of the judgment was the controversial “Certificate of Need” — a policy that would have required doctors, clinics and hospitals, both public and private, to get state approval before operating in certain areas. The court rejected the provision, siding with the South African Medical Association, which had fiercely challenged the move. Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa: South African Medical Association (SAMA) Chairperson
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Yesterday, we brought you the breaking news of the Constitutional Court of South Africa ruling parts of the National Health Act unconstitutional. At the centre of the judgment was the controversial “Certificate of Need” — a policy that would have required doctors, clinics and hospitals, both public and private, to get state approval before operating in certain areas. The court rejected the provision, siding with the South African Medical Association, which had fiercely challenged the move.
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