Some of South Africa's biggest private medical aid providers support the NHI's aims - but not its implementation.
South Africa's finance minister has said it is unnecessary to meet with the Reserve Bank to intervene with interest rates.
International credit ratings agency Fitch has affirmed South Africa's debt rating.
South Africans need to manage their expectations when it comes to load shedding - with the risk of higher stages ever-present, despite the spin from government.
The office of the presidency has approved salary hikes for commission heads and members.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign a 12th official language for South Africa in to law this week.
Private sector can help with NHI goal; Fitch keeps credit rating the same; Durban businesses lack confidence; lottery must tackle corruption.
Former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer will be departing from the company this month.
The latest power availability statistics show that South Africa's power situation is a critical balancing act.
Although the rand has made strong gains recently, US policymakers look set to deliver the local currency a major blow later this month.