APS Africa

This month’s APS Africa Economic Update analysis covers shifting oil prices, recent public-sector governance developments, resilient growth in South African tourism, and encouraging economic indicators, such as the S&P Global PMI remaining above 50.

Economic Update August 2026 July started on a positive note, with Brent crude oil averaging around $75 per barrel during the first ten days of the month.

Practice Metrics:
The Key to a Medical Practice's Value
You've dedicated years to mastering your clinical expertise.
Do you know which numbers truly matter to run your practice?

Practice Metrics: The Key to a Medical Practice's Value As a medical professional, you've dedicated years to mastering your clinical expertise. But when it comes to running a financially healthy practice, do you know which numbers truly matter?

As a healthcare owner, you've dedicated years to mastering medicine, but when it comes to your practice's financial health, do you know which numbers truly matter?
Free webinar Wed 5 Aug, 17:30 – 18:00

Medical Practice Metrics | APS Africa What You Need to Track to Compare Performance and Transform Your Practice.

Cybersecurity for Medical Practices
Just 15 years ago, most medical practices operated with paper files locked in cabinets, face-to-face consultations only, handwritten prescriptions, and physical referral letters. Today, electronic health records, telemedicine consultations, AI-powered clinical tools, digital prescriptions, and cloud systems have become the norm. We email and WhatsApp our patients and colleagues daily.

Arlene Steyl, the Managing Director of Dire Wolf Insurance Advisory, shares insights on the importance of cybersecurity for medical practices and how you can actively manage the situation.

Cybersecurity for Medical Practices Just 15 years ago, most medical practices operated with paper files locked in cabinets, face-to-face consultations only, handwritten prescriptions, and physical referral letters. Arlene Steyl, the Managing Director of Dire Wolf, shares insights on the importance of cybersecurity for medical practice...

Building a tech stack for medical practices.
A well-designed tech stack does more than streamline admin or reduce costs; it directly impacts the value of your practice.

A Tech Stack for Medical Practices Our recent webinar explores how the right tech stack can not only drive day-to-day efficiencies, but also genuinely increase the value and saleability of your practice.

This month’s On Balance examines the latest shifts in South Africa’s economic landscape, including the impact of renewed geopolitical tensions on oil prices and interest rates, record-high local vehicle sales, a concerning decline in vehicle exports, and a surge in mineral and wholesale trade. Encouragingly, the report also highlights steady improvements in household finances and overall economic resilience, despite ongoing challenges facing key industries.

Economic Update July 2026 April started on the worst possible note for South Africa, with US President Donald Trump announcing a general tariff of 30% on imports to the US

As your practice grows in the digital era, protecting your patients’ private information is more crucial than ever. Join APS Africa & Dire Wolf Insurance Advisory for a focused 30-minute webinar designed exclusively for medical professionals:

When
Tuesday 21 Jul
17:30 – 18:00
30 Minute Webinar

Why attend?
Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue; it’s a professional responsibility. In this bite-sized session, you’ll get practical guidance on understanding your POPIA obligations, protecting patient data and implementing security measures that work.

Why it matters:
A data breach can threaten your reputation, expose you to financial penalties, and damage patient trust. Our goal is to help you act before that happens, even amidst the demands of a busy medical environment.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Safeguarding Your Practice in a Digital World | APS Africa Cybersecurity isn't just an IT issue, it's a professional responsibility.

APS Africa Clients Nominated for the Best of Pretoria.
Best of Pretoria is a community-driven recommendations platform that showcases local businesses residents trust most. Each year, the community votes for their favourite businesses across a wide range of categories, helping locals and visitors discover where to eat, shop, and do business with confidence.

Congratulations to our clients below.

Dr Blessing Thusi (Hatmed)
Dr Eliz-Mari Delport (Hatmed)
Dr Leon Nel (Integrative Family Medicine)
Dr Johan Momberg (Hatmed)
Dr Sonja Kotze (Hatmed)
Dr Bryan Lawrence (Life Eugene Marais Hospital)
Dr Bianca Zondagh (Life Groenkloof Hospital)
Dr Eddie Gurnell (SPINEURO Group/ Life Groenkloof Hospital)
Dr Yanila Nyasulu (Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital)
Tabitha Atkins Physiotherapy (Hoerskool Menlopark)

Please vote for them.

Vote Best of Pretoria Medical | Best of Pretoria - Best of SA Vote for the top doctors, clinics, specialists and healthcare providers in the Best of Pretoria Medical category - Best of SA.

Unlock a 27% tax rate with the right practice structure.
At APS Africa, accounting for medical practices isn’t just what we do; it’s all we do. Here’s how we add real value to your practice.

Thinking of Changing Accountants? At APS Africa, accounting for medical practices isn’t just what we do; it’s all we do. Our dedicated team understands every layer of your world: from HPCSA and the Health Professions Act, to SARS, BHF, and all the day-to-day demands that come with running a medical business in South Africa.

Join APS Africa for engaging, in-camp lectures presented by leading medical experts and earn valuable CPD points. Alongside your professional enrichment, you’ll learn the craft of world-class wildlife photography under the mentorship of a renowned photographic guide who will travel with you and offer personalised instruction.

Photo Safari & CPD Conference | APS Africa Escape to the heart of one of Southern Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, Botswana’s magnificent Mashatu Private Game Reserve, on an exclusive 5-day/4-night photographic safari created specifically for medical professionals.