Unafraid to tell the Truth

Our founder, Iain Buchan, started The Unlimited 30 years ago as a family business, with the purpose of shifting lives.

Because of this, we treat our customers like family, and as part of our family, we know you need to trust us completely. Like every business, there are things we do well that we’re incredibly proud of. And like every business, we’ve made our fair share of mistakes along the way, and we know there are things we need to get better at.

That's why we're committed to sharing everything that happens at The Unlimited with you – and we mean all of it! The good and the bad, in the most honest way possible.

The Good, The Bad and the Freaken' Awesome!

Someone Scratched Your Car and Drove Away: Now what?

Someone Scratched Your Car and Drove Away: Now what?

You're walking through the parking lot when you spot it: a fresh scratch along the side of your car.

There's no note. There's no one around. And frustration starts to build...

Making it right when we get it wrong

Making it right when we get it wrong

At The Unlimited, we’re always looking for ways to give our customers more value. As part of our annual pricing reviews, wherever possible, we look for opportunities to add benefits and additional value too.

As part of our 2026 price increase process, an error resulted in a small number of customers having additional benefits added at an additional cost when they shouldn’t have been.

We’re sorry this happened, and we’ve taken action to make it right.

We’ve identified the customers affected and are working to correct their benefits and adjust their pricing accordingly. We’ll be refunding any additional amounts they were incorrectly charged as a result of this error, together with an additional month to cover interest and inconvenience.

Affected customers don’t need to do anything. We’ll contact them directly to explain what happened, what we’ve done to fix it and the refund due to them.

For us, putting customers first means acting quickly when something isn’t right - identifying it, fixing it and making sure our customers are taken care of.

Who needs GAP cover

Who needs GAP cover

Most people assume that if their medical aid approves a hospital stay, they're fully covered.
Unfortunately, that's not always the case.


Even when treatment is approved, there can still be a difference between what healthcare providers charge and what your medical aid pays. That difference, known as a shortfall, can leave you with an unexpected bill at a time when your focus should be on getting better...
From diagnosis to discharge: Healthcare costs can add up

From diagnosis to discharge: Healthcare costs can add up

Medical care often involves far more than a single doctor’s appointment or hospital visit.


From the first consultation through to recovery, treatment can involve a range of healthcare services. And even with medical aid in place, many South Africans are surprised by how quickly additional out-of-pocket expenses can come up along the way.


Knowing where these costs may come from can help people make more informed healthcare and financial decisions...
Understanding prescribed minimum benefits

Understanding prescribed minimum benefits

Navigating medical aid benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when you aren’t sure which treatments or conditions your scheme is legally required to cover. One area that often causes confusion is Prescribed Minimum Benefits, commonly known as PMBs. These benefits are an important part of medical aid cover, but they’re not always easy to understand.


PMBs play an important role in ensuring medical aid members have access to certain minimum healthcare benefits, regardless of the medical aid plan selected.


Knowing how PMBs work can help people make more informed healthcare decisions and better understand their rights as medical aid members...
When your medical aid runs out: Understanding annual limits and sub-limits

When your medical aid runs out: Understanding annual limits and sub-limits

Understanding medical aid cover can sometimes feel complicated, particularly when unexpected healthcare costs come up despite having cover in place.

A common area of confusion is annual limits and sub-limits, which can affect how much a medical aid scheme contributes towards certain treatments and what members may need to cover themselves.

Knowing how these limits work can help South African families make more informed healthcare and financial decisions...

Get the help you need

Got a question? From SIM card queries to death cover and how to claim, we’ve got the answers. And, if we don’t, we’ll get them for you. Just scroll down for answers to the FAQs.

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