Matter of Fact

In "Fury over healthcare specialists' combined R16bn fees" (June 12), we quoted South African Medical Association chairman Dr Norman Mabasa saying doctors were "milking the system".

In fact, Mabasa did not say that.

We also incorrectly stated that Sama had gone to the Competition Commission to clamp down on the excessive fees charged by some doctors. In fact, Sama has not approached the commission to discuss tariffs.

Mabasa has pointed out that Sama supports a move to exempt the health sector from Competition Law and the creation of a body that will be responsible for tariff negotiations in the private sector for a benchmark for fees.

We regret the errors.