OUR CEO
Keeping momentum and looking ahead
I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits as we reach the midpoint of...
ED'S LETTER
Ed’s letter
I hope this message finds you bundled up, warm and cosy. With the temperatures getting colder, it’s the perfect...
OUR BUSINESS
The importance of integrated chronic care
With so many deaths being attributed to chronic illnesses, managing these diseases more effectively can go a long way...
Focus on palliative care
Themed “Palliative Care is Everyone’s Business” and attended by stakeholders from the public and private sector as well as...
Recognising our top achievers
We’ve introduced a new way of paying tribute to those in the Group whose performance has been outstanding. It’s...
The power of one, for the good of millions
In May, delegates from the AfroCentric Group took part in the 22nd annual Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Conference...
Palliative care places patients at the centre
For many, there comes a time when life-limiting illnesses mean crucial healthcare decisions must be made. While some turn...
Colouring outside the lines
The Branch Network Team leaders were recently treated to a fun, insightful and entertaining Team Leader Conference at the...
Ensuring equality throughout the Group
Voting for the Employment Equity Forum has concluded, and the representatives have been chosen. We expect great things from...
A commitment with real meaning
The Forensics department held its own solemn commitment ceremony in Block D in March. It’s all about going the...
OUR SUBSIDIARIES
An incredible Expo
It was an epic six-week journey filled with amazing content delivered through seven main sessions. The Expo was a...
Strengthening the way we navigate change
This is how Medscheme is delivering resilience training, the impact it has had, and the lessons we have already...
Medscheme Expo creates connection
Medscheme hosted an on-site and virtual Expo experience in Roodepoort and the Boulevard, with virtual connect experiences for all...
Bridging the divide between scheme and provider
The Healthcare Providers Strategic Unit (HPSU) is doing essential work in enhancing the interaction between providers and scheme administrators....
Whistleblowing in focus at AECI Wellness Day
The Forensics team received a warm welcome from AECI members in Modderfontein in March. During AECI’s Wellness Day in...
OUR PEOPLE
Data-driven: Ncumisa leads the way
Ncumisa Hlapo, Senior Manager: Reporting at Medscheme, has been selected as a 2023 TechWomen Emerging Leader and will participate...
A big welcome to our most recent joiners
Get to know some of your new colleagues a little bit better. Zokhanyo Kalashe, Service Specialist: HCAS, Durban What...
Making learning a priority
Renado Campbell, Lead: Health Administration Training, has just completed his MBA, an incredible accomplishment that will propel his career...
A very big welcome!
These are the new starters for April, May and June. We welcome you to the AfroCentric family and wish...
Time to celebrate!
The Benefit Review Department has started a birthday initiative this year – because they believe that every birthday is...
Finding new opportunities
The Clinical Risk Specialist team enjoyed a lunch at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town recently to wish Christine...
OUR KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
Unleash your influence
We want to help you develop the necessary skills to become influential within our business. The recently launched...
Educating members: do we have their attention?
Two of our colleagues – Vukosi Sambo, Executive Head of Data Insights at AfroCentric, and Andrew Wright, Head of...
Have you completed the Employee Travel Survey?
The travel survey is essential for us to keep track of our annual carbon footprint, enabling us to implement...
OUR INNOVATION
Fedhealth evolutionises healthcare with genetic testing
Fedhealth Medical Scheme is partnering with medical biotech company Intelligene to provide genetic testing, adding a groundbreaking new dimension...
New app well received
The recently launched Bonitas Member App is proving to be popular, because it makes managing your medical aid so...
OUR LIFESTYLE
Keep well this winter
As the chilly winter season has set in, it’s important to take proactive measures to keep warm and stay...
Let’s say no to polystyrene
While on the surface polystyrene may have some redeeming qualities, the devastation it wreaks on the health of humans,...
Ease the loadshedding burden
The electricity supply is possibly going to be erratic for the next few years at least. Instead of being...
OUR WELLNESS
Getting financially fit
In response to the prevalent challenge of lack of financial health among employees, the AfroCentric Employee Wellbeing team relaunched...
Bringing virtual technologies to the fore
One of the positive things Covid-19 instigated was the crucial role that new technologies can play in the future...
What you need to know about cholera
The recent cases of cholera in some areas of South Africa have caused concern. It’s a serious disease that...
OUR PROJECTS
Project Online: go with the workflow
AfroCentric has embarked on a transformation, part of which is digitalisation and ensuring the free flow of timely communication....
OUR CSI
Slipper Day a triumph!
The Wellness and CSI teams trust that everyone enjoyed the Slipper Day event, and they would like to thank...
FUN STUFF
What season suits you best?
Are you a winter or a summer person? Take our fun quiz to find out! Share your result with...




































