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CANSA Vacancy – Administrative Supervisor
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Administrative Supervisor Position Details: Permanent position based at CANSA Pretoria Office Responsible for the management of CANSA premises, assets, properties, insurance and support to all offices on maintenance budgets, needs and registers Oversee stock control, petty cash, internal income processing, month-end batching […]
Read morePublished: 5 November 2025 | Last Updated: 5 November 2025
Categories: Work for CANSA
Sound Bites: Breaking the Silence on Life after Prostate Cancer
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Read morePublished: 4 November 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
Mental Health Awareness Month with October Health
October is dedicated to shining a light on the importance of mental health, with World Mental Health Day observed on 10 October. During this month, CANSA encourages everyone to prioritise their emotional well-being and take steps toward a healthier mind and body.
Read morePublished: 16 October 2025 | Last Updated: 28 October 2025
Categories: Men's Health, Women's Health
One Dose of HPV Vaccine, One Less Worry for Cervical Cancer
International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day, observed annually on 4 March, serves as a crucial reminder of the link between HPV and cervical cancer. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) supports the International Papillomavirus Society’s (IPVS) initiative to address the urgent need to raise awareness about this common virus and its potential harm. Since most HPV-related cancers are preventable through vaccination, screening (such as Pap smears) and timely treatment, increasing public awareness is essential.
Read morePublished: 15 October 2025 | Last Updated: 21 October 2025
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Screening & Cancer Control, Women's Health
Webinar – Food for All: Advocating for Social and Economic Justice in Food Systems.
As part of National Nutrition Week 2025, we invite you to a webinar on this year’s theme: Food for All: Advocating for Social and Economic Justice in Food Systems. Together, we will explore how equitable food systems can support a healthier South Africa.
Read morePublished: 9 October 2025 | Last Updated: 21 October 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Webinars, Dietary Tips, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Women's Health
Call for Gauteng Based Cancer Patients to Submit Feedback
As members of the Cancer Alliance, we urge all GAUTENG based CANCER PATIENTS to take note: If you have been diagnosed with cancer and were eligible for radiation oncology treatment between 2019 and 2022, we want to hear from you!
Read morePublished: 9 October 2025 | Last Updated: 21 October 2025
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Highlights, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre
CANSA Vacancy – Service Support Officer
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Service Support Officer Position Details: Permanent position based at the Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) office General administrative support: appointments, intake of patients, volunteer assistance, and reporting Financial tasks: petty cash, banking, creditors/debtors, month-end balancing, and stock/asset management Facilities and equipment: maintenance of buildings […]
Read morePublished: 9 October 2025 | Last Updated: 9 October 2025
Categories: Work for CANSA
CANSA and SkirtgirlHiker Foundation Unite for World Ostomy Day with Awareness Hikes Across South Africa
CANSA together with the SkirtgirlHiker Foundation will observe World Ostomy Day on Saturday, 4 October 2025, with special hikes and walks taking place at three scenic locations. These walks are being held to raise awareness of the lives of people living with stomas and to call for dignity, support, and improved care.
Read morePublished: 26 September 2025 | Last Updated: 8 October 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Sound Bites: Hormones, Menopause and Cancer: CANSA’s Call to Action this October
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Read morePublished: 25 September 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
Sound Bites: CANSA Provides Hope and Care for Children and Teens with Cancer
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Read morePublished: 11 September 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
CANSA Calls for Honest Conversations on World Lymphoma Awareness Day
CANSA is shining a light on lymphoma this World Lymphoma Awareness Day (15 September), calling for more open conversations and stronger support for patients and their loved ones…
Read morePublished: 6 September 2025 | Last Updated: 1 October 2025
Categories: I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Vacancy – Fundraiser
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Fundraiser Position Details: Permanent position based in Limpopo; Living in Waterberg/Lephalale or Polokwane Fundraising/Income Generation through National Fundraising Projects and Special Events Volunteer Management Generic Details: Download pdf with job requirements & contact info here… Please submit your Detailed CV and supporting […]
Read morePublished: 5 September 2025 | Last Updated: 5 September 2025
Categories: Work for CANSA
Fietsryers Ry Kaapstad Toe vir KANSA
‘n Missie-gefokusde span fietsryers sal in Februarie 2026 vanaf Carletonville vertrek, vasbeslote om die byna 1 400 kilometer lange Ride for Hope-toer na Kaapstad te voltooi. Die span word geborg en alle fondse wat deur die ryers ingesamel word, sal die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) se lewensreddende werk ondersteun. Die geleentheid, deel van die CANSA Active program, het nie net ten doel om fondse in te samel nie, maar ook om kankerbewusmaking en hoop uit te brei.
Read morePublished: 2 September 2025 | Last Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
Cyclists Ride to Cape Town for CANSA
A mission-focused team of sponsored cyclists will set off from Carletonville in February 2026, determined to complete the almost 1,400-kilometre Ride for Hope tour to Cape Town. All funds raised by the riders will support CANSA’s life-saving work. The event, part of CANSA’s Active programme, aims not only to raise funds, but also to increase awareness of cancer and to spread hope.
Read morePublished: 2 September 2025 | Last Updated: 17 September 2025
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Building Resilient Economies Begins with Healthy Women
As South Africa marks Women’s Month in August under the theme ‘Building Resilient Economies for All’, CANSA urges women to recognise that their health is central to their empowerment, productivity and wellbeing. Breast and cervical cancer remain the leading cancers affecting women in the country, and CANSA continues to prioritise awareness, education, and screening around these. This year, the focus is on uterine health – an often overlooked but critical aspect of women’s health – with the aim of encouraging earlier detection, greater awareness, and informed decision-making…
Read morePublished: 29 July 2025 | Last Updated: 23 September 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Sound Bites: Building Resilient Economies Begins with Healthy Women
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Read morePublished: 29 July 2025 | Last Updated: 30 July 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
KANSA loods Eerste Vrywilligersdag ooit om toegewyde vrywilligers te vereer
Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) is trots om die bekendstelling van sy heel eerste KANSA Vrywilligersdag aan te kondig – 26 Julie 2025, wat vorentoe jaarliks in Julie gevier sal word. Hierdie nuwe tradisie is toegewy aan die verering van KANSA se ongelooflike vrywilligers wat onbaatsugtig diegene wat deur kanker geraak word, hul gesinne en gemeenskappe regoor Suid-Afrika dien.
Read morePublished: 17 July 2025 | Last Updated: 17 July 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
CANSA Volunteer Day Sound Bites
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Read morePublished: 17 July 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
CANSA Launches First-Ever Volunteer Day to Honour Dedicated Volunteers
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is proud to announce the launch of its very first CANSA Volunteer Day – 26 July 2025, that will be celebrated annually in July going forward. This new tradition is dedicated to honouring CANSA’s incredible volunteers who selflessly serve those affected by cancer, their families, and communities across South Africa.
Read morePublished: 17 July 2025 | Last Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Fundraising Events & Projects, Get involved, Media Releases & News, Volunteers Inspire
Give 67 Minutes of Hope Sound Bites
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Read morePublished: 10 July 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
CANSA Corporate Wellness Week Sound Bites
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Read morePublished: 24 June 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
