Interpretation of the right to healthcare in terms of Section 27 of the constitution

Abstract

In the advent of the current dispension South Africa’s Constitution provides under section 27 (3), everyone with the right to access to healthcare. In light of this contention, the study begs to claim that the implementation of this right has been interrupted by the corruption and mismanagement of state funds by the country’s own government. Despite a Constitution and various healthcare legislature that seek to prohibit any kind of discrimination, the presence of an untrustworthy government whose annual financial reports often portray wasteful expenditure and missing state funds, will undermine the country’s mission of equality for everyone. The object of this study is to investigate and expose the impact of corruption and mismanagement of state funds on the South African healthcare system. This study includes arguments in favour of and against the National Health Insurance draft Bill. There will also be a brief comparison between the South African healthcare system and the Germany healthcare system. The current covid – 19 pandemics will also be included to determine its impact on the South African healthcare crisis. This entire study will rely on relevant draft Bills, legislature, case law, media and various journal articles.