CMS Annual Report 2025/26 – ‘The Year of the Clean Audit’
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) 2025/26 Annual Report has officially been released, and we are honoured to share a first look at a landmark year for the regulator of the medical schemes industry. The report highlights the successful implementation of the first year of the
CMScript: Focus on Lupus and Other Auto-Immune Conditions
Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, particularly when symptoms are difficult to recognise or are mistaken for other conditions. This is often the case with autoimmune diseases, which occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs, causing inflammation and
Women’s Month 2026: Understanding Women’s Health and PMBs
As Women’s Month comes to a close, the CMS continues to encourage informed healthcare decisions by raising awareness of women’s health issues across every stage of life. From reproductive health and pregnancy to motherhood and menopause, women face evolving health needs over time. The CMScripts featured
Sustainable Reform of PMB’s
The debate around Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) has resurfaced. On 31 July 2026, Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), published an opinion piece in Spotlight identifying weaknesses in the current PMB framework and arguing that revising the compulsory package
Council for Medical Schemes Mourns the Passing of Dr Zanele Bikitsha
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Zanele Bikitsha, National Vice-Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA). Dr Bikitsha served the medical profession with distinction and was widely respected for her considered leadership, professional integrity and commitment to strengthening
CMS – GIBS Trustee Leadership Programme 2026
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) remains committed to strengthening governance and leadership within the medical schemes sector. In support of this mandate, CMS, in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), is offering a specialised programme designed to enhance the leadership capabilities
2026 CMS Member Awareness Survey Results
Every year, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) conducts an Awareness Survey to measure public awareness and understanding of the organisation and its mandate. The survey also helps the CMS evaluate the effectiveness of its communication and consumer education initiatives, allowing us to improve how
Discussions on Healthcare Reform
Open invitation for the regulator to join the healthcare dialogue - Health Consensus Building Initiative (HCBI). The Concentric Alliance and CMS held discussions on the HCBI movement. According to the group, the initiative seeks to build consensus on the core issues affecting RSA's health system and
Men’s Health Month 2026
This June, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) supports the global observance of Men’s Health Month as part of its commitment to strengthening preventative healthcare and medical scheme members' well-being. Men’s Health Month raises awareness of preventable health conditions and the importance of early detection among
Discussion Document on Designated Service Providers
The dissemination of the discussion document is designed to promote meaningful participation and to build social capital among affected parties. Stakeholders will be invited not only to comment on specific proposals, but also to consider how alternative arrangements may generate socially optimal outcomes while still