by trevor.allen.bernhardt@gmail.com | Jun 2, 2026 | May 2026, Recent News
Dis-Chem is accelerating its wholesale-brand franchise network. Management says its independent pharmacy platform, The Local Choice (TLC), could eventually grow to 500 stores. This aggressive push highlights the ongoing consolidation in South Africa’s...
by trevor.allen.bernhardt@gmail.com | Jun 2, 2026 | May 2026, Recent News
South Africa’s pharmaceutical sector has become a major industrial battleground. The government is pushing hard to localise production and boost public procurement. It also wants to rebuild domestic capacity. However, outside forces are complicating these goals. AI...
by trevor.allen.bernhardt@gmail.com | Jun 2, 2026 | May 2026, Recent News
Life Healthcare is pressing ahead with strategic growth initiatives as it looks to lift activity levels across its private hospital network. The JSE-listed group plans to expand capacity, open a new hospital, and bring more specialists into its facilities. The aim is...
by trevor.allen.bernhardt@gmail.com | Jun 1, 2026 | May 2026, Recent News
South Africa’s Constitutional Court recently delivered a landmark judgment. The court struck down sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act. These specific clauses contained the controversial “certificate of need” scheme. Under those rules,...
by trevor.allen.bernhardt@gmail.com | Jun 1, 2026 | May 2026, Recent News
The battle for consumer loyalty in the South African retail pharmacy sector has reached a fierce new level. Market leaders Clicks and Dis-Chem are competing intensely for market share. Tough economic conditions are squeezing middle-income households. This has forced...
by trevor.allen.bernhardt@gmail.com | Jun 1, 2026 | May 2026, Recent News
The long-running reconstruction project at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital is finally nearing completion. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that the core repair work is expected to wrap up in August. This milestone comes more than five years...
