# COSATU and the Federation of Unions of South Africa say South Africa’s healthcare financing system is unsustainable and increasingly unaffordable for workers. The unions cite comments by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi at a NEDLAC Section 77 hearing, where he acknowledged systemic pressures and rising costs. Cosatu spokesperson Zanele Sabela argues that medical aid increases are driven by private-sector pricing and is urging urgent regulatory intervention:
Cosatu and federation warn healthcare system is unsustainable after minister remarks [SOUND]
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