By: Natasha Archary

Gareth Cliff has made his disapproval of the NHI Bill public, saying it’s a way for government to steal more of your own money out of your pockets.
The Cliff Central founder took to his social media to voice his views on the NHI Bill, which President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday, 15 May.
“This is essentially what the NHI means: A way for government to steal more of your own money out of your pockets, at gunpoint.
Taking your money is the whole point. Nobody in government is interested in your health or medical bills. You’re extremely stupid if you think they are.”
Gareth Cliff on the NHI Bill
Cliff, a former 702 and 5FM radio presenter said the NHI Bill which promises universal healthcare to all South Africans, is not going to work the way government has alluded it will.
The 46-year old also shared a sarcastic meme about accessing the fund and is one of many South African celebrities who are not in support of the National Health Insurance bill.
This is essentially what the NHI means: A way for government to steal more of your own money out of your pockets, at gunpoint. Taking your money is the whole point. Nobody in government is interested in your health or medical bills. You’re extremely stupid if you think they are. https://t.co/vauTyNrHqj
— Gareth Cliff (@GarethCliff) May 16, 2024
R1.4 billion has been budgeted for the National Health Insurance (NHI)
Over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework, the health sector is projected to receive an allocation of R848 billion, of which at least R1.4 billion is earmarked for the National Health Insurance (NHI).
The NHI, is the fund from which the government which will buy healthcare services for South Africans from healthcare providers both in the public and private sectors.
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