In terms of the Immigration Amendment Act 19 of 2004 any prospective student to the Republic of South Africa, must provide proof of medical cover with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act, 1998 Act 131 of 1998.
 

Although some insurance products are accepted to secure a study visa, be they South African or other wise, the Johannesburg Polytechnic recommends that a student takes Medical Aid products. This is to ensure that you are protected should anything happen to your whilst you are in the college.

To comply with the regulations, the Polytechnic recommends a South African based medical aid scheme for the full calendar year, until 31 December of that year. Such cover may cover the minimum of hospitalization, emergencies and day-to-day cover including medicine, doctor’s visits. Please note that short based courses of less than three months DO NOT require a study permit neither do they require medical aid cover.