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The South African

The South African is an English-language South African online news publication and a leading source for news, sport, lifestyle, finance, opinion content in South Africa.

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  • Sep 13, 2025earliest in window
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thesouthafrican.com > business > finance > is-self-funded-healthcare-answer-to-cheap-medical-aid

Is self-funded healthcare the answer to cheap medical aid?

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1009+ words) Home » Business & Finance » Finance » Is self-funded healthcare the answer to cheap medical aid? Medical aid has become too expensive for many young adults. They’re choosing self-funded healthcare as the alternative. Medical aid schemes demand thousands from their members. Then, every…...

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thesouthafrican.com > news > medical-aid-insurance-and-gap-cover-smart-cover-choices-before-2026

Medical Aid, Insurance and Gap Cover: Smart Cover Choices Before 2026

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (595+ words) Home » Medical Aid, Insurance and Gap Cover: Smart Cover Choices Before 2026 Medical aid, insurance and gap cover protect South Africans from rising healthcare costs and help plan your family’s cover for 2026. Choosing the right healthcare cover can save South Africans…...

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thesouthafrican.com > news > pep-bank-retailer-to-use-6-000-stores-to-offer-zero-fee-banking-services

Pep Bank: Retailer to use 6 000 stores offering ZERO-FEE banking services

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (433+ words) Home » Pep Bank: Retailer to use 6 000 stores offering ZERO-FEE banking services Pepkor, Africa’s largest retailer of clothing and mobile phones, is reportedly stepping into the retail banking arena. What’s more, ‘Pep Bank’ would offer zero-fee banking services across South Africa....

The South African
thesouthafrican.com > business > discovery-announces-medical-aid-price-hikes-for-2026-with-some-good-news

Discovery announces medical aid price hikes for 2026 - with SOME good news

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (389+ words) Home » Discovery announces medical aid price hikes for 2026 – with SOME good news Discovery Health Medical Scheme has announced its medical aid contribution increases for 2026 – but there’s a change from previous years. Discovery Health Medical Scheme has announced its medical aid…...