Blow to health department’s plan to tell doctors where they can work
The High Court finds that sections of the National Health Act providing for a Certificate of Need scheme do not pass constitutional muster.
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Solidarity and BHF file court papers challenging NHI
The trade union says moves are afoot for members of the National Assembly to bring an application against the NHI Act.
NHI: We are going to have equality whether people like it or not, says Ramaphosa
Solidarity and AfriForum are the first out of the starting blocks with legal challenges to the NHI Act.
Health department pushes the case for ‘affordable’ NHI
Meanwhile, Solidarity suffers a setback in its efforts to halt the government’s preparations for implementing the system.
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Law firm says it merely reaffirms and reinforces what has either been agreed or proposed.
Government and Solidarity sign agreement on employment equity
The settlement states that race may not be used as the sole criterion for employment and promotions.
‘Win’ for health department in battle over NHI-linked Certificate of Need
The High Court will have to revisit the constitutionality of certificates that determine where doctors can work.
NHI Certificate of Need booted into touch
In addition, High Court grants a costs order against the Department of Health.
Health department will seek to have ‘anti-NHI ruling’ set aside
The Department of Health (DoH) will seek to set aside the Pretoria High Court’s ruling that a certificate of need (CoN) is unconstitutional and invalid, saying the court’s decision has “serious implications” for […]
Labour Court dismisses challenge to Covid vaccination policy
On Monday, the Labour Court in Johannesburg delivered its first judgment on when a Covid vaccination policy in a workplace will be lawful. In December 2021, a company called Ernest Lowe sent a […]
Labour Court strikes urgent ‘no jab, no access’ application from the roll
The Labour Court in Johannesburg has struck from the roll an urgent application brought by trade union Solidarity on behalf of two members who were denied access to their place of work because […]
CMS approves Medipos settlement order
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has approved the settlement order that forces the South African Post Office (SAPO) to pay the millions of rands in contributions it deducted from employees’ salaries over […]
CMS approves Medipos settlement order
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has approved the settlement order that forces the South African Post Office (SAPO) to pay the millions of rands in contributions it deducted from employees’ salaries over […]
