AfriForum, a civil rights entity in South Africa, has expressed its opposition to the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, citing fears over potential repercussions on the country’s healthcare. They have committed to actively contesting the legislation and mobilizing opposition factions to challenge it in a Constitutional Court lawsuit. The ongoing struggle between different visions for the future of healthcare in the country and the complex interplay between political power, civil society, and constitutional duty are highlighted.
AfriForum, a civil rights entity, has urged South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to review the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act due to concerns over potential negative repercussions on the country’s healthcare system. AfriForum has stated its willingness to join opposition parties in a collective judicial movement against the act if it is enacted. The NHI bill has faced opposition from AfriForum and is being inspected for potential infringement of constitutional rights.
The South African Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that exhibiting the old South African flag in public is a form of hate speech, unfair discrimination based on race, and harassment following equality legislation. The decision comes after nationwide demonstrations by Afriforum, a group that played a leading role in the Black Monday protests highlighting the murders of farmers. The old flag was displayed during these demonstrations, prompting the Nelson Mandela Foundation Trust (NMFT) to file a complaint against Afriforum.