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Published: 19 December 2025
Categories: Uncategorized
Holiday Housekeeping and Deepest Thanks
As we come to the close of the year, and our 95th birthday hovers on the horizon of 2026, our CEO, Elize Joubert, writes a special thank you to each person who made a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer this year, through supporting CANSA. Please see important housekeeping information regarding closing for the holiday season, staff on call and when we re-open in 2026…
Read morePublished: 19 December 2025 | Last Updated: 5 January 2026
Categories: Uncategorized
CANSA Urges South Africans to be SunSmart this Holiday Season
CANSA is urging families, schools and communities across the country to take extra care in the sun this summer as ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaches dangerous levels. With school holidays in full swing and outdoor activities increasing, children are especially vulnerable to sunburn, long-term skin damage and future skin cancer risk. South Africans underestimate how powerful our sun is, even on cloudy, windy or cool days. UV radiation is the danger, not the temperature…
Read morePublished: 10 December 2025 | Last Updated: 10 December 2025
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health
Dove Urges South African Women to Care for Their “Breast Friends”
What if the few seconds it takes to apply your favourite body cream could help save your life? That’s the powerful idea behind Dove Body Creams’ vibrant new campaign endorsed by CANSA. Dove is transforming an ordinary an ordinary skincare ritual into a bold national movement inspiring women to take care of their breast friends through regular Breast Self-Examinations (BSEs) – watch interview with Sr Brenda where she discusses how to do a breast self-examination and answers FAQs…
Read morePublished: 1 December 2025 | Last Updated: 3 December 2025
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
CANSA & Footprints 2 Africa Partnering for Dignity and Care of Stoma Patients
Thanks to Footprints 2 Africa’s dedicated team, these life-changing supplies have now reached CANSA for distribution to individuals and hospitals most in need – limited stock is available from the CANSA Pretoria Stoma Clinic…
Read morePublished: 27 November 2025 | Last Updated: 27 November 2025
Categories: CANSA Highlights, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Current Status Update: Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill (2022)
As of now, the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill remains under consideration in Parliament. The ongoing discussions and evaluations reflect the importance of this legislation in shaping the future of tobacco control in South Africa. As the Bill continues to navigate the legislative process, its potential impact on public health and the well-being of South Africans remains a topic of great interest and importance…
Read morePublished: 27 November 2025
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, No-Tobacco Campaign, Women's Health
Published: 20 November 2025 | Last Updated: 1 December 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
CANSA Employee of the Month October 2025
CANSA thanks you for going the extra mile! #CANSAserves #CANSAcares
Read morePublished: 4 November 2025
Categories: CANSA Employee Awards
Verbreek die Stilte oor die Lewe na Prostaatkanker
English Media Release 30 Oktober 2025 – die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) moedig mans en hul lewensmaats aan om openlik oor seksuele gesondheid ná prostaatkankerbehandeling te praat. Terwyl die oorlewingsyfers van prostaatkanker aanhou styg, kan oorlewendes veranderinge in seksuele funksie en -intimiteit ervaar wat dikwels nie oor gepraat word nie. Volgens die Nasionale Kankerregister, 2023, […]
Read morePublished: 4 November 2025 | Last Updated: 4 November 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
CANSA Employee of the Month September 2025
CANSA thanks you for going the extra mile! #CANSAserves #CANSAcares
Read morePublished: 4 November 2025
Categories: CANSA Employee Awards
Breaking the Silence on Life after Prostate Cancer
CANSA is encouraging men and their partners to talk openly about sexual health after prostate cancer treatment. While prostate cancer survival rates continue to rise, survivors may experience changes in sexual function and intimacy that are often left unspoken…
Read morePublished: 3 November 2025 | Last Updated: 4 November 2025
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Types of cancer
Boerboel Wear Ladies T-shirt Light Pink in Support of CANSA
CANSA will receive R20 for every Boerboel Wear Ladies T-shirt Light Pink sold…
Read morePublished: 28 October 2025 | Last Updated: 29 October 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Cancer Diaries for CANSA
Plan ahead for 2026 by buying a Cancer Diary, which benefits CANSA..
Read morePublished: 28 October 2025 | Last Updated: 28 October 2025
Categories: Our Cause Related Marketing Partners
Hormones, Menopause and Cancer: CANSA’s Call to Action this October
Menopause isn’t just about hot flushes and brain fog. It’s also a time when hormonal changes can influence breast cancer risk. In the run-up to global Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, CANSA is calling on women to take charge of their health and understand the connection…
Read morePublished: 20 October 2025 | Last Updated: 10 December 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Types of cancer, Women's Health
A Pink Towel is Reminding Women to do their Breast Self-Exams
CANSA and PEP ‘Dry and Detect towel’ partnership – a pink towel is reminding women to do their breast self-exams during breast cancer awareness month… – this year for every pink towel sold, PEP will donate R1 to CANSA… please note: these are ordinary pink towels and not the towels that have BSE instructions)
Read morePublished: 19 October 2025 | Last Updated: 4 November 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Food for Health and Health for All – National Nutrition Week
National Nutrition Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness about the importance of healthy eating for growth, development, and lifelong wellbeing. The 2025 theme underscores the essential role of nutrition in preventing disease, supporting healthy communities, and promoting equitable access to nutritious, affordable, and safe food for all South Africans. CANSA hopes National Nutrition Week 2025 will spark a meaningful shift in how communities understand, access, and value nutritious food. The theme aligns with our mission to reduce cancer risk and improve survivorship…
Read morePublished: 14 October 2025 | Last Updated: 27 November 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, Women's Health
Understanding and Coping with Non-communicable Diseases – 25 September (19 00)
Join us for a live session on the October Health app regarding understanding and coping with non-communicable diseases (NCDs)…
Read morePublished: 23 September 2025 | Last Updated: 29 September 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, Women's Health
Special Discussion: Leadership in the Fight Against NCDs
As part of the Global Week for Action on NCDs (18–25 September), a special conversation was hosted with the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA, Diabetes SA, and CANSA on the urgent role of leadership of tackling NCDs in Africa – watch discussion…
Read morePublished: 23 September 2025 | Last Updated: 1 October 2025
Categories: About CANSA, Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA and DKMS Africa Partner to Expand Donor Recruitment and Support in South Africa
Through a new partnership, CANSA and DKMS Africa, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders, will strengthen the recruitment of diverse stem cell donors in South Africa, while ensuring improved support and matching for blood cancer and blood disorder patients who need life-saving transplants. DKMS Africa is dedicated to registering and supporting donors to match patients in need. The CANSA TLC programme places equal importance on patient and donor welfare. Donors travelling for transplant procedures will stay for free at CANSA TLC facilities…
Read morePublished: 16 September 2025 | Last Updated: 16 September 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News, Types of cancer
Pink While You are Out and About – Trappers Outdoor Pink Vibes Stanley Transit Mug in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness
Trappers Outdoor, outdoor retail supplier, will donate R100 of the retail value (excluding VAT) of each Pink Vibes Stanley Transit Mug sold, during the month of October 2025. Be pink while you are out and about and raise awareness of breast cancer!
Read morePublished: 15 September 2025
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA East London Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Types of cancer, Women's Health
KANSA Verskaf Hoop en Sorg vir Kinders en Tieners met Kanker
English Media Release 11 September 2025 – “Elke kind verdien die kans om kanker met waardigheid, vertroosting en hoop te beveg,” sê Anina Meiring, Diensbestuurder: Kinderkankerdienste by die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA). “Ons stap saam met gesinne deur die moeilikste reis van hul lewens. Met elke toestel, elke maaltyd en elke greintjie troos, vergemaklik ons […]
Read morePublished: 11 September 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
