President Cyril Ramaphosa is signing the National Health Insurance Bill into law.
The decision has drawn mixed reactions from healthcare professionals and political parties.
Many are welcoming the signing as a progressive move that will transform the healthcare system.
But, others, including some political parties, have expressed concerns about the Bill in its current form.
The legislation provides a framework for the provision of universal care through a state-run fund.
But, the DA says it will be used as a vehicle to loot public coffers.
Some medical associations say it may lead to an exodus of healthcare professionals.
Ramaphosa is signing the Bill two weeks before the national elections.
-eNCA
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