Perceptions of Registered South African Voters on Whether The Government Should Nationalise The Private Healthcare Industry
This report examines the opinion of registered voters on whether the government should nationalise the private healthcare industry. It is based on a survey of 1 412 geographically and demographically representative registered voters commissioned by the Foundation in October 2023. That survey had a national margin of error of 5%. Totals may not add up to 100% where rounding has occurred or where participants refused to answer a question.
The Government should Nationalise the Private Healthcare Industry so that only the Government can provide Healthcare Services. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
By race
The Government should Nationalise the Private Healthcare Industry so that only the Government can provide Healthcare Services. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
By highest level of education
The Government should Nationalise the Private Healthcare Industry so that only the Government can provide Healthcare Services. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
By employment status
The Government should Nationalise the Private Healthcare Industry so that only the Government can provide Healthcare Services. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
By party affiliation
The Government should Nationalise the Private Healthcare Industry so that only the Government can provide Healthcare Services. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
By income level
Tentative Conclusion
The data reveals that 61% of registered voters in South Africa believe that the government should nationalise the healthcare industry so that only the government can provide healthcare services. However, majorities of coloured, Indian and white voters, university graduates and voters earning above R12 000 a month disagreed that the government should nationalise the private healthcare industry.
