As SA’s public services falter, emergency response industry faces a privatisation moment
Daily Maverick | 09.06.2026 03:23
The spaces between performing chest compressions are filled with a unique kind of trauma, especially when a tragic outcome feels inevitable. A certified responder is trained never to cease resuscitation until relieved by paramedics — but in the domestic sphere, that wait can stretch into hours. To bridge this systemic gap, South Africans are increasingly investing in private emergency solutions, prompting private insurers to rapidly integrate these life-saving services into their product offerings.
