Bonitas South Africa -
Late 2025/Early 2026 Upates
Key Updates from Late 2025/Early 2026
- Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) Investigation: The CMS announced a forensic investigation into Bonitas in November 2025, following a review that raised concerns about governance and procurement processes. Bonitas has stated it will cooperate fully with the inspection but denies any irregularities.
- Medscheme High Court Application: In December 2025, Medscheme, the current administrator for Bonitas, launched an urgent High Court application to suspend Bonitas's Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new administration contract. This move was prompted by concerns related to the ongoing CMS investigation and alleged governance issues.
- Member Trust: A sponsored post from January 8, 2026, highlighted that South Africans continue to place their trust in Bonitas for medical cover.
- 2026 Plan Information: Information regarding the 2026 plans and benefits, including an additional R1,100 for antenatal classes on some plans and re-aligned in-hospital mental health benefits, was released in September 2025.