Fake sick notes are costing South Africa an estimated R18 billion every year, raising serious concerns about workplace fraud, medical ethics and public trust in the healthcare profession. what is being done to protect the integrity of the medical profession and restore confidence in legitimate medical certificates?

The National Briefing · Jul 24, 2026 · 6m

Fake sick notes are costing South Africa an estimated R18 billion every year, raising serious concerns about workplace fraud, medical ethics and public trust in the healthcare profession. what is being done to protect the integrity of the medical profession and restore confidence in legitimate medical certificates?

Guest: Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, Chairperson of the South African Medical Association