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South Africa: SA Clients Spend R30 Billion On Wellness
CAJ News, 20 August 2019
SOUTH African consumers are spending approximately R30 billion (US$1,95 billion annually on health and fitness, highlighting that wellness is a top priority for local clients. Read more »
South Africans Spend Hugely on Wellness
Over U.S.$1 billion is being spent annually by South African consumers on health and wellness, according to a study undertaken by South Africa's First National Bank. This may change however as the government prepares to launch the National Health Insurance Bill which may have a huge impact on private and public healthcare in the future.
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