NHI triple-tax and petrol price relief

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed this week on BusinessTech Discovery chief executive officer Adrian Gore has sent out a notice to all Discovery medical aid members clarifying what the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) into law means for the group, and South Africans worried about their healthcare. [BusinessTech logo]( [Top stories this week]( [◼ Discovery clarifies what the new NHI means for medical aid members in South Africa]( Discovery chief executive officer Adrian Gore has sent out a notice to all Discovery medical aid members clarifying what the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) into law means for the group, and South Africans worried about their healthcare. [◼ Here is the expected petrol price for June]( South African motorists are lined up for some relief at the pumps next month, with mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) pointing to price cuts across the board. [◼ Criminals are after these 4 items in South Africa – and they’re looking for homes that have them]( Fidelity ADT has warned homeowners that criminals are eyeing homes in South Africa to target specific items. [◼ What you need to earn to be considered middle class in South Africa]( Defining who qualifies as ‘middle class’ is a challenging task in South Africa, given the significant disparity between the haves and have-nots. [◼ NHI ‘triple tax’ and the end of medical aids – what you need to know]( Vague timelines and uncertainty over funding and the future of medical aids means South Africans will likely end up in a position where they will be paying tax, paying for medical aid and funding the NHI at the same time. [◼ New school rules for South Africa heading to Ramaphosa to be signed into law]( The National Assembly has adopted and passed the amended Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, sending it off to the desk of President Cyril Ramaphosa to be signed into law. [◼ Big trouble for domestic workers in South Africa]( The latest employment data from Stats SA shows that the jobs crisis for domestic workers in South Africa continues, with thousands of jobs lost over in the latest quarter. [◼ Big businesses calling it quits in South Africa]( Several international businesses have recently exited or plan to exit South Africa, with government officials at risk of scaring off other foreign investors. [◼ Why banks in South Africa will soon want a closer look at your accounts]( South African banks continue to battle social engineering, with more than half of the respondents of a recent industry survey saying Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud is their greatest cause for concern. [◼ The one province in South Africa with more people unemployed than working – and a second fast approaching]( The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QFLS), published by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday (20 February), shows that the official unemployment increased by 0.8% from 32.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2024. [Facebook]([Twitter]([LinkedIn]([YouTube]( [Manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 19-05-2024 This is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic