A gynaecologist consultation in South Africa runs around R700 at published private practice rates, a self-pay Pap smear around R280, and a screening mammogram from roughly R1 200. Surgery changes the shape of the number entirely, with one practice quoting around R100 000 for a hysterectomy including theatre time and hospital fees. Your medical aid will carry most of the in-hospital side up to its own tariff, and often almost