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South Africa’s healthcare cover gap is not one problem but four

Statistics South Africa’s analysis of the 2022/23 Income and Expenditure Survey found that 14.1% of people were covered by medical aid. Households still spent R31.5 billion directly on healthcare, including R11.2 billion on medicines. People outside comprehensive medical scheme cover are therefore not outside the healthcare system

South Africa’s healthcare cover gap is not one problem but four

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Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From Int’l Football

Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football, bringing an end to his glittering 23-year career for his country after a record-breaking 146 goals in 234 caps.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo ends 23-year international career for Portugal.
  • 41-year-old Ronaldo scores 146 goals in 234 appearances.
  • Retires after disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus.

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