About CANSA

With impressive credentials and a career that has been focused on health and social issues, Elize Joubert brings a new energy to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) in her new role as CEO. On 9 November 2015, Joubert was announced as the African Continental Winner for Welfare and Civil Society Organisations at the 2015 Africa’s Most Influential Women (MIW) in Business and Government Awards.

Charity Category: CANSA ‘Highly Commended’ in 3rd Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Survey…

CANSA is proud to announce that Elize Joubert, Acting CEO of CANSA, won the award for ‘Country Winner from South Africa and SADC South Regional’ in the 2015 Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business & Government Awards!

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) announced that CANSA’s Acting CEO and COO, Elize Joubert, won two awards on Tuesday 28 July, in the 2015 Africa’s Most Influential Women (MIW) in Business & Government Awards…

CANSA has been rated ‘Most Trusted Charity’ in the 2014 Readers Digest Survey of Most Trusted Brands…

CANSA is proud to announce that Dr Nirvadha Singh, a member of the Governors Committee for CANSA, has been conferred the title of Ambassador of World Peace (Shantidoot) in Pilani, Rajasthan, India at The International World Peace Conference (7 September 2013).

CANSA, 80 years old, was recently rated as South Africa’s 3rd most trusted and admired NGO by the Ask Afrika Trust Barometer in 2011 – having moved up from 4th place the previous year…

CANSA has been rated as one of South Africa’s most trusted and admired NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisation) operating in the country, according to the 2010 Ask Africa Trust Barometer results, as well as winning a number of other significant awards…

The 2010 Ask Afrika Trust Barometer has awarded CANSA 4th place in South Africa, in the category “Most admired NGO”…

September 2017: CANSA Head Office Silver Awards Winners were acknowledged for striving towards excellence in their particular fields. #StrivingForExcellence

CANSA’s Annual Gold Award Ceremony was held on Thursday, 21st September 2017 and the following staff members received awards to acknowledge striving towards excellence in their particular fields from CANSA CEO, Elize Joubert. #StrivingForExcellence

Congratulations to CANSA’s Annual Gold Award winners for 2015 / 16… #StrivingForExcellence

Congratulations to the CANSA CBU Annual Silver Award winners for 2014 / 15…. #StrivingForExcellence

Congratulations to the winners of the CANSA Head Office Annual Silver Awards… #StrivingForExcellence

CANSA Head Office Gold Award Winners were acknowledged for striving towards excellence in their particular fields. #StrivingForExcellence

CANSA welcomes the opportunity to assist these upcoming professionals in honing their skills.

In compliance with the PAIA and in terms of our commitment to promoting transparency, accountability and effective governance, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) has compiled an information manual which outlines the procedures to be followed in requesting access to information.

Previous CANSA AGM Minutes…

CANSA’s purpose is to lead the fight against cancer in South Africa. Its mission is to be the preferred non-profit organisation that enables research, educates the public and provides support to all people affected by cancer.

It is with great sadness that we have received word of previous CANSA CEO, Sue Janse van Rensburg’s passing, after a recurrence of cancer. Sue was a cancer Survivor of over 30 years and served CANSA and our cause for nine years in the capacity of CEO. We herewith extend our condolences to her family and loved ones. We will always hold her very dear in our memories and her legacy will live on, as CANSA continues to care for & support those affected by cancer and strives to reduce cancer risk through screening & education.