Discussion | NHI bill likely to face immediate legal action

JOHANNESBURG - Despite much opposition, President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign the National Health Insurance Bill.

it's likely to face immediate legal action from opposition parties and private health sector players.

The Bill is aimed at transforming the country's healthcare system to achieve universal health coverage.

But there has been much push-back with many calling for it to be referred back to Parliament.

Chairperson of the SA Medical Association, Mvuyisi Mzukwa, has more on this.