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NHI leaves your clients with 43% less cover at 1.5 times the tax

23 June 2025 | Medical Schemes

It feels like forever since the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act debacle has featured in an FAnews newsletter, and for good reason: nothing has changed. The African National Congress (ANC) and its Department of Health (DoH) are sticking to their guns that South Africa needs a universal health coverage (UHC) solution regardless of cost or consequence, while everyone else is screaming that the solution is unaffordable and unworkable.

Young advisors play a vital role in raising awareness about gap cover

18 June 2025 | General

Financial stability has become a key priority for today’s young professionals. This goal is being driven by a climate of economic uncertainty as well as a growing trend toward being savvier with money.

Youth mental health crisis: a threat to our future workforce and economy

13 June 2025 | General

South Africa faces an escalating mental health crisis among our youth, exacting a heavy toll that goes far beyond emotional wellbeing. AfroCentric a diversified healthcare company and a Sanlam Group Company, reports a concerning 25% year-on-year increase in hospitalisations due to mental health issues for individuals under 35.