From tracking steps and calories to getting the gains at the gym and taking care of mental and emotional wellness, South Africans have never been more health-conscious. At the same time, there is a growing disconnect in how we perceive the systems that protect that health. As we step further into 2026, it’s important to […]
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For many South African families, January is a time to plan and budget for the year ahead and set smart financial goals. While travel and big-ticket spends are almost always the first to be considered, budgeting for healthcare is often left to chance or ignored altogether. This can leave families in stressful circumstances in the
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South Africans are facing another tough year of rising medical scheme costs in 2026. Weighted average premium increases range between 6% and 9%, depending on the benefit option – despite the Council for Medical Schemes recommending that increases be limited to CPI (3.3%) plus reasonable utilisation. Across the country’s leading open medical schemes, the announced
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A few weeks after their premature arrival at a hospital in George and a nerve-wracking mercy flight to a Cape Town hospital, twin boys Sylis and Leo are safely settled in their family home, bringing immense joy to their parents, Lulani and Jacques. Born nine weeks early, on 21 March, Sylis and Leo each weighed
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The Power of Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Bacopa Monnieri Ever feel like your brain is stuck in low gear, struggling to keep up with the demands of daily life? Whether it’s juggling work deadlines, studying for exams, or just remembering why you walked into a room, staying mentally sharp can sometimes feel like an uphill
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As we step into 2025, families are diligently re-evaluating household budgets, distinguishing the ‘must-haves’ from the ‘nice-to-haves’, and seeking smarter ways to manage essential expenses. One critical area under scrutiny is healthcare coverage, a universally acknowledged necessity – but at what cost, and what benefit level should it be maintained? Martin Rimmer, CEO of Sirago
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First Care Solutions – in partnership with SHInc., ER Specialist Governance Inc. and Discovery Home Health – are combining expertise and advanced technology and delivering high-quality, personalised care for Discovery Health Medical Schemes members and members from selected schemes administered by Discovery Health. Discovery Hospital at Home (H@H) is a groundbreaking healthcare model that transforms
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A baby boy born with a heart defect received lifesaving surgery at the Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute at Netcare Sunninghill Hospital, thanks to medical teamwork spanning the private and public sectors. “Soon after Dante was born at the end of January this year, we noticed there was something wrong. He was very difficult to
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