Get over yourself, SA, and get on with NHI, says Chatham House

The Speaker is no longer certain the Chief Justice is impartial - as a key case goes to the ConCourt

View Online Good Morning, SA Influential London-based think tank Chatham House says that SA's move to National Health Insurance is long overdue and that the country needs to catch up with the global movement towards universal health coverage. Here are your top stories for Friday, 30 June. KELLY ANDERSON, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EDITOR Get over yourself, SA, and get on with NHI, says Chatham House The story: Influential think tank Chatham House says that SA should get over its fears about NHI, which could be a remarkable success.    The context: Robert Yates, executive director of the Centre for Universal Health at Chatham House, which advises governments on universal health coverage, visited SA this week.   What's more: Yates says that if SA remains on this dual system, the cost of private health care will continue to escalate, resulting in the country reaching the extremes in the US, where healthcare is beyond the reach of many people. Read the full story   The Speaker is no longer certain the Chief Justice is impartial - as a key case goes to the ConCourt The story: Raymond Zondo's opinions on the amendment to the Electoral Act were raised as a concern by Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.    The details: She said Zondo was venturing into the realm of politics.    However: A constitutional law expert said Zondo's opinions should be viewed as "part of a debate". Read the full story Ramaphosa files confidential affidavit ahead of Putin's anticipated attendance at BRICS summit The story: President Cyril Ramaphosa filed a confidential affidavit ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's attendance at the BRICS summit in South Africa in August.   The background: The DA approached the court seeking a declaratory order compelling the state to arrest Putin if he sets foot in SA.   What's more: Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the confidentiality was in line with the ICC's requirements. Read the full story News for You COMPANIES Western Cape LPG crunch: Interim deal secured with trading giant Trafigura LPG supply has been secured for the next three months, and proposals for longer-term supply will be evaluated PARLIAMENT Busisiwe Mkhwebane has until Thursday to explain herself on Ramaphosa's not-actually-sealed emails Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane told the Section 194 Committee inquiring into her fitness for office that email records related to her investigation into President Cyril Ramaphosa's CR17 campaign would prove the courts erred in invalidating her report, but they were sealed by the court. NEWS Robber dies after accidentally shooting himself during heist An alleged robber accidentally shot himself and succumbed to his wounds in hospital. 10 years of the EFF: Some introspection needed Bongekile Macupe writes that if the EFF is serious about being the 'government-in-waiting' it needs to do some serious introspection about its politics over the past 10 years and figure out why people are not going out to vote for the party. BONGEKILE MACUPE Meanwhile, in the rest of the world A British court ruled that deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda would not be lawful because Rwanda could, in turn, send people back to their countries of origin to face persecution. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to appeal.   US President Joe Biden asked American colleges to stick to affirmative action when they decide on admissions, after the US Supreme Court ruled that Harvard University and the University of North Carolina may not decide who to admit based on race.   Iraqi protesters breached Sweden's embassy in Baghdad during a protest about the burning of pages of the Quran in Stockholm.   And the annual financial report for King Charles III's household show expenditure of £107.5 million, the equivalent of about R2.45 billion.   Must-read in lifestyle 'We just weren't good enough,' but Junior Boks still in playoff hunt despite humbling loss to Italy After winning their opening game against Georgia, the Junior Springboks were brought back down to earth as they lost 34-26 to Italy in a World Rugby U20 Championship clash in Paarl. Read more Driving on less than 5 hours of sleep is just as dangerous as drunk-driving - study What if you could be fined or lose your license for driving tired? A new study has found if you had less than five hours of sleep last night, you are just as likely to have a vehicle crash as if you were over the legal limit for alcohol. Read more ANALYSIS | Qualifier opponents won't provide Proteas any respite at Cricket World Cup The World Cup qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe has shown that South Africa won't have any easy fixtures in the showpiece event in India later this year, writes Khanyiso Tshwaku. Read more OPINION | The truth behind midlife crisis mountain biking Most people know a rider phasing through middle age. Let us explain the midlife crisis and mountain biking destiny. Read more Nominations are open for News24's 30 Young Mandelas of 2023 - here's how to enter Are you a young South African who is invested in bettering our country? 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