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PRETORIA - Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, says the implementation of the NHI bill is a commitment to the well-being of all South Africans.
He says that the policy development started in the early 2000s.
READ: New National Health Insurance Act will be shared national treasure - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the NHI Bill into law, to much disapproval from business organisations and medical professionals.
Political analyst, Dirk Kotze gave his political view on what could this mean for the ANC ran government and whether this could affect the upcoming elections.