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Graham Craig, Regional Director for South Africa Medical Protection, discusses the recent ruling from the Constitutional Court on the Certificate of Needs provision (sections 36-40 of the National Health Act).

Dr Sarah Coope and Dr Rachel Morris, both from Wild Monday, discuss how, although supporting your team may be part of the job, when does helping turn into rescuing – and why does that matter for your wellbeing?

Professor Dame Jane Dacre, outgoing President of MPS Council, shares her reflections from her eight-year tenure.

Proposed mandatory mediation in South Africa could ease court delays, but complex medical negligence cases need safeguards, expertise and flexible processes.

Private practitioners can lawfully refuse non-emergency patients, but courts stress clarity on when doctor‑patient relationships begin and legal duties apply.

As healthcare systems grapple with workforce shortages and uneven access, clinical associates and physician assistants are stepping into pivotal roles. Prof Martin Brand, Medical Adviser at Medical Protection, explores how these roles are reshaping care delivery in South Africa and raising questions about their impact, regulation, and future potential.