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Media Releases & News
Read CANSA’s media releases in the posts below – and click here for the latest info re Shavathon, Relay For Life, Cuppa For CANSA, and CANSA Active news.
Media Queries
If you would like to arrange an interview with CANSA, please contact our Head: Marketing & Communication, Lucy Balona email: lbalona@cansa.org.za and cc: Melissa Zaayman mzaayman@cansa.org.za
Media Partners
Newsclip & Press Alert
Find out more about CANSA’s media tracking partner, Newsclip. MyPressOffice is part of Newsclip. Register with MyPressOffice to follow CANSA’s latest news.
Buddies for Life / Oncology Buddies
Buddies for Life delivers lifestyle-orientated online content in an appealing, uplifting format to breast cancer Survivors.
Oncology Buddies (included in each Buddies for Life publication) caters for other cancer awareness and the various support groups. The focus is on awareness, education and support.
CANSA contributes articles to Buddies for Life / Oncology Buddies emagazine.
Wellbeings Africa
CANSA is excited to be collaborating with WellBeings Africa to spread the word about lowering cancer risk and the importance of recognising the symptoms of cancer, and going for regular cancer screening to promote early detection of cancer, throughout Africa. This collaboration will see CANSA’s information spread on WellBeings Africa platforms.
Your Wellness Matters
Your Wellness Matters is a free community newspaper focused on health and wellness promotion. Our goal is to provide our readers with access to credible, preventative health and wellness information inclusive of, but not limited to physical, mental, nutritional, emotional, financial, educational and social wellness. We are proud to be a media partner of the CANSA organisation.
PurpleMoss Media Provides Coverage for CANSA
CANSA thanks PurpleMoss Media for the coverage they provide for CANSA at SPAR Pharmacies…
Nutri-Reset Digital Publication
CANSA contributes articles to the Nutri-Reset emagazine.
Mzanzihealth
Mzanzihealth online magazine covers the entire gamut of health-related issues, activities, experiences, products and more.
CANSA contributes articles to this magazine.
RetailMed Holdings Magazine
CANSA is thankful to RetailMed Holdings, a trusted digital publishing company, for publishing about CANSA services free of charge.
Radio Laeveld
We are grateful to Radio Laeveld for doing monthly interviews with CANSA and sharing it with their listeners. If you missed an interview, catch up on PodBean…
OFM
Thank you to OFM for doing quarterly interviews with CANSA promoting our service. If you missed an interview, catch up here…
Radio Kragbron
Ons waardeer Radio Kragbron en die gereelde onderhoude met KANSA. Luister gerus…
Queries CANSA
For general queries, please call the CANSA Help Desk toll free line on 0800 22 66 22, or email us at info@cansa.org.za
Neem Aksie vir Wêreld Kankerdag
English Media Release 18 Januarie 2023 – KANSA en die Unie vir Internasionale Kankerbeheer (UICC) plaas die kollig op Wêreld Kankerdag op 4 Februarie. Die fokus is op slim eet en drink, die deelname aan gereelde fisiese aktiwiteite soos die ‘Wêreld Kankerdag 5K-uitdaging’ en die vermy van produkte wat kanker veroorsaak soos alkohol en tabak. #CloseTheCareGap […]
Read morePublished: 23 January 2023
Updated: 3 February 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News
How Global & Local Partnership Achieve Life-saving Aims of UHC Day
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 41 million people each year die of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), equivalent to 74% of all deaths globally. Each year, 17 million people die from an NCD before age 70; 86% of these premature deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. It’s a global crisis that must be addressed. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, held annually on 12 December, is a day on which advocates worldwide mobilise to bring awareness to the significance of accessible and affordable health care.
Read morePublished: 10 December 2022
Updated: 23 January 2023
Categories: Advocacy, Media Releases & News
Help Needed For CANSA Volunteers
Can you help? We would love to be able to provide our volunteers with the tools they need to operate within their communities – be it with a laptop, smartphone, training and upskilling on computer software and social media platforms or assistance with mobile data so that they can, optimally, continue with their work for CANSA. We’re operating with a business model that relies on technology and it’s important for volunteers to be able to attend meetings, training, and supervision sessions online. So, we appeal to the public and corporates and invite them to show their community spirit by helping us with donations and sponsorships of these items to keep our volunteers active in the communities where they work…
Read morePublished: 1 December 2022
Updated: 7 February 2023
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Volunteers Inspire, Women's Health
Nia Africa Awarded CANSA Seal of Recognition
24 November 2022 – The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is proud to announce its latest CANSA Seal of Recognition partner, Nia Africa, under the CANSA Smart Choice Physical Activity category. This holistic movement practice conditions the body, mind, and emotions through a blend of dance, martial arts, and healing arts encouraging a holistic, and […]
Read morePublished: 22 November 2022
Updated: 23 November 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Physical Activity Category, Media Releases & News
Vroeë Opsporing Speel ’n Belangrike Rol
English Media Release Gesondheidsbewustheidsmaand vir mans word wêreldwyd in November erken, met 19 November wat as die Internasionale dag vir Mans gevier word. Hierdie dag erken die positiewe waarde wat mans tot hul families en gemeenskappe bydra en skep bewustheid van mans se gesondheid en welstand. Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) plaas die kollig op die […]
Read morePublished: 14 November 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Early Detection Plays Key Role
Men’s Health Awareness month is recognised globally in November, with 19 November celebrated as International Men’s Day – a day recognising the positive value men bring to their families and communities and raise awareness with a focus on men’s health and wellbeing. CANSA highlights the importance of the top five leading cancers affecting men in South Africa and urges men to go for regular check-ups, not only during November, but throughout the year…
Read morePublished: 3 November 2022
Updated: 30 May 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Vodacom Bulls take on Cell C Sharks in Massive #GetYourPinkOn Clash – 30 October 2022
On Sunday 30 October 2022, the Vodacom Bulls as part their 10th year anniversary celebrate with Puma, their technical sponsor, and will host the third edition of the #GetYourPinkOn campaign. This one promises to be bigger and better than the previous two. With the support and full backing of Vodacom as well as the official broadcaster SuperSport, the Vodacom Bulls will stand united in the fight against breast cancer and support CANSA’s service to those affected by cancer… – GO PINK with the Vodacom Bulls and benefit from CANSA screening at the event, and get your hair sprayed PINK!….
Read morePublished: 27 October 2022
Updated: 1 November 2022
Categories: CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Breast Cancer Screening can Save Lives
Breast and cervical cancer have been identified as a national priority with increasing incidences occurring and CANSA urges women to go for annual health check-ups and screening to detect cancer early. Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in South Africa with a lifetime risk of 1 in 27, according to the 2019 National Cancer Registry (NCR). There is growing concern that most women present with late-stage cancers, which makes for a difficult prognosis…
Read morePublished: 17 October 2022
Updated: 12 November 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Borskanker Siftingstoetse kan Lewens Red
English Media Release Met toenemende gevalle is bors- en servikskanker as ’n nasionale prioriteit geïdentifiseer en KANSA moedig vroue aan om vir jaarlikse gesondheidsondersoeke en siftingstoetse te gaan om kanker vroeg op te spoor. Buiten nie-melanoom velkanker, is borskanker die mees algemene kanker wat vroue in Suid-Afrika affekteer met ’n leeftydsrisiko van 1 in 27, […]
Read morePublished: 6 October 2022
Updated: 12 November 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
Daredevil Run – Bigger, Braver and Back in September 2022
Hollard has announced that the 2022 Daredevil Run will take place on Friday, 30 September. This annual event features men and boys, dressed only in purple speedos, running through the streets of Johannesburg during rush hour. The event has not only raised many an eyebrow over the past 12 years but has also played an enormous role in raising awareness about testicular and prostate cancers. Men and boys from every corner of South Africa will be able to participate in their own neighborhoods, while the much-loved Gauteng-based event returns to Zoo Lake…
Read morePublished: 30 September 2022
Updated: 3 October 2022
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
bounti and Crochet Marathon in the Square for CANSA
In support of breast cancer awareness month this October, bounti and ‘Crochet for Cancer’ have teamed up for a bounti and crochet marathon in aid of the CANSA taking place on Saturday 8 October 2022 at Brooklyn Square in Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria…
Read morePublished: 27 September 2022
Updated: 27 September 2022
Categories: CANSA Gauteng, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Bounce to Fitness with CANSA & ReboundSA
1st October 2022 will be a National Rebounding Day in South Africa. CANSA is once again partnering with ReboundSA to present the second National Bounce-A-thon across the country on Saturday, 1 October…
Read morePublished: 12 September 2022
Updated: 12 September 2022
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Call To Invest in Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
The Global Week for Action on NCDs (5 – 11 September 2022) sees the South African Non-Communicable Diseases+ Alliance (SANCDA+), of which CANSA is a founding partner, join the call to prioritise the urgent need for increased NCD financing to prevent, and treat, NCDs and build strong healthcare systems that provide access to all…
Read morePublished: 5 September 2022
Updated: 12 September 2022
Categories: Advocacy, Media Releases & News
Helping Children with Cancer Feel Understood
CANSA partnered with the Hollard Insurance Group to release stories in short booklet form, to encourage children fighting cancer, to mark International Childhood Cancer Awareness in February 2022. The stories, written by CANSA TLC staff, were inspired by Hollard’s InstaStory platform. CANSA partnered with Hollard to design, illustrate and produce the books in an online format that is available for free on the CANSA website. Hollard further sponsored printed copies that are distributed to all CANSA TLC facilities country-wide…
Read morePublished: 31 August 2022
Updated: 17 October 2022
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News
Put Your Support Behind CANSA’s Volunteers
As we celebrate volunteers on International Volunteers’ Day in December, CANSA is mindful that without volunteers it would not be able to deliver quality emotional and practical support to cancer patients, loved ones and caregivers, or educate local communities regarding how to lower personal cancer risk. Ongoing costs incurred by volunteers include transport and data costs. Any individual or company or service organisation can make an impact by contributing towards assisting our volunteers so we can help more patients. Make a donation or get in touch with CANSA so we can partner on volunteer programmes…
Read morePublished: 9 August 2022
Updated: 8 May 2024
Categories: Advocacy, Become a Volunteer, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Empowering Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer: CANSA Free2Bme Service
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and CANSA is delighted to unveil an inspiring initiative aimed at making a significant impact in the lives of mid adolescents and young adults (AYA) between the ages of 13 and 25 who are facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. The CANSA Free2Bme programme is a beacon of hope and support tailored to meet the unique needs of young individuals on their cancer journey…
Read morePublished: 8 August 2022
Updated: 14 March 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News
Eliminate Cervical Cancer Through Early Detection
As South Africa prepares to celebrate Women’s Day on 9 August 2022 – an important achievement for women and human rights – the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) reminds women of the vital role regular Pap smears play in the detection, and elimination, of cervical cancer. Nearly 11 000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually in South Africa, making it the second most common cancer among women as well as having the highest death rate among women…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2022
Updated: 16 November 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Together Again with Cuppa For CANSA
Every year, CANSA runs the ever popular Cuppa For CANSA (Cuppa) campaign, across South Africa. The aim is to socialise and have fun with family, friends or colleagues at a Cuppa event while raising funds for CANSA to continue delivering its care and support programmes to those affected by cancer. Participants may either host a Cuppa event or attend as a guest…
Read morePublished: 1 August 2022
Updated: 27 September 2022
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Support is At the End of a Telephone Call
CANSA is committed to protecting the rights of cancer patients and caregivers, having established a free Tele Counselling service (available in seven languages), two years ago in commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day (18 July). CANSA recognises commitment to human rights and that all affected by cancer are entitled to psycho-social support…
Read morePublished: 15 July 2022
Updated: 1 September 2022
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News
Look After Your Own
Corporate Wellness Week takes place, 4 to 8 July 2022 and CANSA urges employers to look after their own, by inviting CANSA to the workplace to offer cancer screening and education around recognising the symptoms of cancer and lowering personal cancer risk. Screening also helps identify risk for non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and diabetes…
Read morePublished: 29 June 2022
Updated: 29 September 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
KANSA sê Kies Rookvrye Lewenswyses
English media release 30 Mei 2022 – Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) ondersteun die tema ‘Tabak – ‘n Bedreiging vir ons Omgewing’ vir Wêreld Geen-Tabak Dag (31 Mei 2022). In samewerking met die Nasionale Raad Teen Rook (the National Council Against Smoking), die Hart en Beroerte-Stigting van Suid-Afrika en die Suid-Afrikaanse Mediese Navorsingsraad, help KANSA […]
Read morePublished: 30 May 2022
Updated: 30 May 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, No-Tobacco Campaign
