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Department Of Health

The Department of Health is the South African government ministry responsible for national health policy, regulation and oversight of the country's public healthcare system. It operates under the authority of the Minister of Health and is headquartered in Pretoria. The department's mandate encompasses the formulation and implementation of health legislation, the coordination of provincial health services, and the management of national health programmes addressing communicable and non-communicable diseases. It oversees public hospitals, clinics and primary healthcare facilities across South Africa's nine provinces, serving the majority of the population who rely on state-provided medical services. The department plays a central role in procurement and distribution of medicines, vaccines and medical equipment, and administers key initiatives including the HIV/AIDS treatment programme, tuberculosis control, maternal and child health services, and immunisation campaigns. It works closely with provincial health departments, which deliver frontline services, and engages with regulatory bodies such as the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. The department also sets norms and standards for both public and private healthcare providers and manages relationships with international health organisations. Funding comes primarily from the national fiscus, with the health budget representing one of the largest portions of government expenditure. The department has faced recurring challenges including budget constraints, infrastructure backlogs, staff shortages and medicine supply-chain disruptions, which feature regularly in South African business and policy coverage.

Department Of Health Updates


Image of Faith Muthambi
Parly committee assures hantavirus outbreak remains contained as 42 contacts traced
6th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health chairperson Faith Muthambi has assured the nation that the current risk of a hantavirus outbreak in South Africa remains contained, following a... 


Tribunal finds furniture removal company engaged in limited instances of cover quoting
20th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Tribunal has found that a moving company had engaged in limited instances of cover quoting, following a complaint referral by the Competition Commission. Cover quoting is a practice... 


Solidarity warns Ramaphosa on NHI implementation
Solidarity warns Ramaphosa on NHI implementation
13th March 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Solidarity pointed out on Friday that government cannot, through “political rhetoric or administrative manoeuvres”, continue implementing the National Health Insurance system, which is currently... 


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DA wants clarity on senior health officials’ suspensions  
12th March 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday questioned whether accountability and consequence management are prioritised in the Department of Health (DoH), calling on Health Minister Dr Aaron... 


Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi
Ramaphosa asks Motsoaledi to suspend Health DG, other officials
11th March 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to place Departmental Director General Sandile Buthelezi on precautionary suspension following his arrest on allegations of... 


legal scales
DoH senior officials arrested for fraud, theft
2nd March 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Three senior officials from the Department of Health were arrested on Monday, in an ongoing investigation into allegations of theft and fraud of over R1-million in public funds. The government said... 


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Presidency assures NHI delay won't affect implementation timetable
24th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Presidency confirmed on Tuesday that following consultations with Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
NHI paused for now as Ramaphosa awaits ConCourt ruling
20th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Two cases relating to the controversial National Health Insurance will be heard in the Constitutional Court in May, prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to refrain from promulgating any provisions... 


ARVs
Parly committee flags ARV imports by companies listed as local
19th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health chairperson Faith Muthambi is urging greater transparency and accountability in the process of awarding of antiretroviral drugs tenders by the Department... 


National Consumer Commission monitoring ButtaNutt peanut butter recall
10th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Regulator the National Consumer Commission (NCC) is monitoring the recall process for certain peanut butter products from peanut butter manufacturer ButtaNutt owing to... 


An image of Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa
Govt progressing MTDP, digitalisation – but constraints persist
23rd January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Government has recorded progress under the prevailing Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024-2029, with improvements in energy stability, tourism recovery, industrial growth and social... 


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