Just Balance Podcasts
Critical conversations on healthcare reform, human rights, the National Health Insurance (NHI), and community peacebuilding with national policymakers, legal minds, and grassroots activists.
Watch Now: The NHI - Cure or Curse?
Directing burning questions on South Africa's National Health Insurance to Prof Nicholas Crisp, Deputy Director General for NHI.
The NHI: Cure or Curse? (Part 1)
Guest: Prof Nicholas Crisp • Deputy Director General for NHI
This crucial episode addresses the elephant in the room: corruption, the affordability factor with Treasury's R1.4 billion allocation, the cost of medical schemes vs the NHI, and what "comprehensive cover" will truly mean for ordinary South Africans.
Explore the Just Balance Series
Select any episode below to watch on YouTube or listen to expert breakdowns on healthcare justice.
The NHI - Cure or Curse? (Part 1)
Directing burning questions on the NHI with Prof Nicholas Crisp. Tackles corruption, Treasury allocation, medical aids, and comprehensive healthcare access.
Legal Perspectives on the NHI
James Seetelo interviews Dr William Oosthuizen, Head of Legal for the South African Medical Association, examining constitutional and legal perspectives on healthcare reform.
Human Rights and Health Activism
Discussion with Mark Heywood (Section27 Co-founder) and Sasha Stevenson on how the NHI impacts fundamental human rights and healthcare delivery.
Uncovering the NHI
Will the National Health Insurance bill fix broken hospital infrastructure? Dr Atiya Mosam gives an insider view on sustainable healthcare delivery in South Africa.
Public Healthcare Crisis
Examining funding freezes, government management, and frontline healthcare access in South Africa with Khanyisa Mapipa.