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CANSA Vacancy – CANSA Active Coordinator

The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: CANSA Active Coordinator Position Details: Permanent position based in Cape Town, Western Cape Fundraising/income generation for National Sporting Events Onboarding new National Sporting Events Volunteer Management The Salary Package and benefits offered are commensurate with the NPO industry Generic Details: Download pdf […]

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Published: 17 December 2025
Updated: 17 December 2025
Categories: Work for CANSA

Grandslots CSI Partners with CANSA

CANSA is proud to welcome Grandslots CSI as a valued Corporate Social Investment partner. Through a generous donation, Grandslots CSI is supporting CANSA’s ongoing efforts to reduce the impact of cancer and improve access to vital health and support services for communities in need.

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Published: 13 December 2025
Updated: 13 December 2025
Categories: Our Corporate Social Investment Partners

CANSA Vacancy – Care Home Assistant

The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Care Home Assistant  Position Details: Permanent position based at CANSA Irma Bruschi Care Home in George Provide and coordinate individualised care and resources to cancer patients within the Care Home Duties also include administration, cooking, providing meals, cleaning, patient assessment, patient transport […]

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Published: 12 December 2025
Updated: 12 December 2025
Categories: Work for CANSA

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…

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Published: 1 December 2025
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 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 […]

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Published: 5 November 2025
Updated: 5 November 2025
Categories: Work for CANSA

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…

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Published: 28 October 2025
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..

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Published: 28 October 2025
Updated: 28 October 2025
Categories: Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

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)

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Published: 19 October 2025
Updated: 4 November 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, 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.

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Published: 9 October 2025
Updated: 21 October 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Webinars, Dietary Tips, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Women's Health

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 […]

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Published: 9 October 2025
Updated: 9 October 2025
Categories: Work for CANSA

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 […]

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Published: 5 September 2025
Updated: 5 September 2025
Categories: Work for CANSA

CANSA & Alvi Armani Partnership Offers Hair Restoration Support for Cancer Survivors

CANSA is partnering with Alvi Armani – their restorative programme helps post-cancer treatment patients regain hair, confidence, and quality of life after facing cancer… Launching in August 2025, the initiative will offer CANSA-affiliated patients in recovery, access to complimentary, in-depth, and personalised consultations. Complete the form in the post to indicate your interest…

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Published: 4 September 2025
Updated: 10 December 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Our Corporate Social Investment Partners, Women's Health

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.

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Published: 17 July 2025
Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Fundraising Events & Projects, Get involved, Media Releases & News, Volunteers Inspire

CANSA Board Vacancy – Two Non-Executive Directors

CANSA would like to recruit two non-Executive Directors to join the Board and invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply…

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Published: 4 July 2025
Categories: Work for CANSA

City Lodge Hotels Raise Nearly R30K for CANSA

City Lodge Hotels continues to back the communities it serves, reaffirming its long-standing support of CANSA with a R30,861.99 ceremonial cheque handover at a celebratory breakfast, hosted at Road Lodge Sandton. The group has proudly supported Cuppa for CANSA since 2004, contributing more than R2.36 million to date…

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Published: 1 July 2025
Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Our Corporate Social Investment Partners

CANSA Relate Bracelet

Order CANSA Relate bracelets in bulk to support early detection of breast cancer…

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Published: 6 June 2025
Updated: 2 July 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

Not My First Career Choice – Now My Passion – Sr Mpho Nkosi (CANSA)

While nursing wasn’t Mpho Nkosi’s first career choice when she left school, it eventually became her calling. On International Nurses Day, 12 May, CANSA is sharing Mpho’s story as one of the ways in which to pay tribute to the valuable contribution these often unsung healthcare heroes make to society. CANSA salutes the more than 270 000 registered nurses in South Africa…

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Published: 12 May 2025
Updated: 2 June 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Work for CANSA

CANSA Welcomes Solar Buddies as a Cause-Related Marketing Partner

CANSA is excited to partner with Solar Buddies, an award-winning, child-friendly sunscreen applicator designed to make sun protection easier and more accessible.

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Published: 10 February 2025
Updated: 17 February 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Reduce Cancer Risk, SunSmart

Wrap Yourself in Support: CANSA to Benefit from GEM Satin Scarf Sales

By owning a GEM Scarf, you will not only have a symbol of elegance, sophistication, and refined taste but a percentage of all sales will be donated to CANSA. 

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Published: 5 February 2025
Updated: 10 November 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

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