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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
Be Uniquely You and Colourful at CANSA Shavathon
CANSA is hosting its annual CANSA Shavathon fundraising event at shopping centres across the country on Saturday, 26 February 2022. CANSA invites everyone to come and celebrate by bringing family members, friends or colleagues to shave or spray in solidarity with those facing a cancer diagnosis. Certain venues may also host an event on Sunday, 27 February 2022. All venues will follow COVID-19 safety regulations…
Read morePublished: 16 February 2022
Updated: 4 March 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
CANSA Thankful to SA Media for Showcasing How We #CloseTheCareGap for WCD Campaign
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is grateful to the South African media for interviews conducted with our staff across the country in the build up to World Cancer Day (WCD), to share how CANSA is closing the cancer care gap. The new three-year WCD Campaign calls for action to address the issue of unfair access to cancer services and aims to promote greater equity in health care provision for all people affected by cancer, no matter who they are or where they live…
Read morePublished: 3 February 2022
Updated: 23 January 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News
KANSA Maak die Gaping in Kankersorg Toe
Hierdie Wêreld Kankerdag (4 Februarie), doen KANSA en die Unie vir Internasionale Kankerbeheer (Union for International Cancer Control [UICC]) ’n beroep op almal om hulle invloed te gebruik om te help om die ‘gaping in kankersorg toe te maak’. Hierdie nuwe drie jaar lange-veldtog vra vir aksie om die kwessie van onregverdige toegang tot kankerdienste aan te spreek. Die veldtog beoog om regverdigheid van gesondheidsorg te bevorder vir alle mense wat deur kanker geaffekteer word, ongeag wie hulle is of waar hulle woon.
Read morePublished: 26 January 2022
Updated: 23 January 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News
Don’t Let Cancer Get Under Your Skin
As part of its 2022 SunSmart health awareness campaign, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is hosting free FotoFinder and skin examinations, sponsored by Novartis, in: Roodepoort – 13 January, Vredendal – 17 January, Springbok – 21 and 22 January, Rustenburg – 27 January and Nelspruit – 27 January. Appointments can be booked through CANSA Care Centres or directly with CANSA Service Coordinators in the various regions.
Read morePublished: 12 January 2022
Updated: 5 November 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News, SunSmart
CANSA a Beneficiary of World Cancer Walk – 9 January 2022
CANSA is honoured to be part of the World Cancer Walk 2022. Please join us by walking with us on the 9 January 2022 or making an online donation…
Read morePublished: 1 January 2022
Updated: 10 January 2022
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis with a Child
CANSA announced a new resource to help parents who have been diagnosed with cancer in September, which is International Childhood Cancer awareness month, to share the news of their diagnosis with their child or children in a child-friendly way…
Read morePublished: 19 December 2021
Updated: 21 October 2022
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News
CANSA Volunteers Driving Hope
International Volunteers’ Day (5 December 2021) is an opportunity for CANSA to recognise the selfless men and women who have dedicated their energy, time, and skills to helping those affected by cancer for the 90 years of the organisation’s existence. CANSA will be celebrating with volunteers on a regional level, at a special functions during the course of December…
Read morePublished: 2 December 2021
Updated: 2 January 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, Volunteers Inspire
KANSA Vier 90 jaar – Saam Gee Ons
English Media Release 29 November 2021 – KANSA, in 1931 gestig, het ’n merkwaardige mylpaal behaal: dit vier vanjaar sy 90ste bestaansjaar. KANSA bly relevant, hoogs aanpasbaar en veerkragtig, deur sy fokus en dienste te verfyn om beter aan die behoeftes van diegene wat deur kanker geaffekteer word te voldoen, en die publiek te leer […]
Read morePublished: 29 November 2021
Updated: 29 November 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News
CANSA Celebrating 90 Years – Together We Give
CANSA, founded in 1931, has reached an extraordinary milepost, celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. CANSA has remained relevant, highly adaptable, and resilient, through refining its focus and service offerings to better meet the needs of those affected by cancer and educate the public on how to lower cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 24 November 2021
Updated: 2 January 2022
Categories: CANSA 90th Anniversary, Media Releases & News
Men Tackling Prostate Cancer Together
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men globally and the number one cancer affecting all South African men (National Cancer Registry 2017), with 1 in 17 men being at risk for diagnosis in their lifetime. International and local research indicates that the risk for aggressive prostate cancer is higher in black African men. * It’s vital to note that prostate cancer tends to run in families. CANSA encourages men to get to know their family history of cancer and symptoms, not delaying age-appropriate prostate screening, as many men die unnecessarily from the disease due to late diagnosis.
Read morePublished: 3 November 2021
Updated: 11 February 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Nutri-Reset Digital Publication
CANSA contributes articles to Nutri-Reset Digital publication…
Read morePublished: 3 November 2021
Updated: 3 November 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Early Detection of Breast Cancer is Vital
CANSA highlights the important role that women can play in taking ownership of their personal health during breast cancer awareness month and that getting checked regularly and early, is vital. In celebration of CANSA’s 90th birthday, Novartis is giving back and offering a total of 360 free Clinical Breast Examinations from 27 September to 8 October at selected CANSA Care Centres in Kimberley, Cape Town, Richards Bay, Durban, Pretoria, Rustenburg, Bedfordview, Gqeberha (PE) and Bloemfontein – bookings at info@cansa.org.za…
Read morePublished: 1 November 2021
Updated: 25 July 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Fighting Cancer Together with Motsepe Foundation
In late October 2021, CANSA was thrilled to be presented with a generous donation, of R1 million from the Motsepe Foundation, at the African Fashion International opening function held in Gauteng…
Read morePublished: 31 October 2021
Updated: 9 December 2021
Categories: CANSA - Who We Are, CANSA 90th Anniversary, Media Releases & News, Our Corporate Social Investment Partners
Live, Laugh and Love with CANSA SPAR Virtual Tea
As part of special celebrations for its 90th Anniversary, CANSA is hosting four CANSA SPAR Tea Cuppa For CANSA, events in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Durban, and Paarl on 30 of October 2021 in a virtual format. The events aim to bring awareness to CANSA’s on-going fight against cancer as well as raise funds towards their care and support programmes for those affected by cancer…
Read morePublished: 24 October 2021
Updated: 2 November 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Painting the Streets of Mzansi Purple
15 October 2021 – What started twelve years ago with one brave soul running through peak hour traffic in a speedo to raise awareness about cancer, has since become a nationwide phenomenon. Usually held as a mass participation event in Johannesburg, today saw the first ever COVID-edition national Hollard Daredevil Run 2021 take place around the country…
Read morePublished: 15 October 2021
Updated: 19 October 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Cancer Survivor Cycles and Runs for CANSA
On 17 September, cancer survivor, Richard Lomax, sets out on his incredible journey of cycling from Johannesburg to Cape Town in support of Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)’s 90th anniversary. He’s estimated to arrive in Cape Town, in early October, just in time to participate in the Cape Town Cycle Tour, as well as the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon the following weekend and ending with running the London Virtual Marathon, in a bid to raise awareness and funds.
Read morePublished: 15 September 2021
Updated: 15 September 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Communities to Act on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
This Global Week for Action on NCDs (6 – 12 September 2021), the South African Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (SANCDA), of which the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is a founding partner, celebrate the progress made in raising the profile of people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in SA. Together with other civil society members, the Global Week of Action on NCDs hails the power and potential of people to act together on and drive NCDs change. The aim is to ensure that commitments made by government to improve health for people living with NCDs, will become a reality. The challenges presented by COVID-19 will not compromise action to help relieve the NCDs burden. #ActOnNCDs #NCDvoices
Read morePublished: 6 September 2021
Updated: 30 September 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Media Releases & News
CANSA Asks – Do You Read Labels on Food Products and Other Items?
CANSA marks 90 years in August and as part of the celebrations, is proud to announce that its Seal of Recognition Programme is revitalised to further benefit consumers by helping to educate them to make smart, informed choices when purchasing products and to help lower cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 11 August 2021
Updated: 4 October 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA 90th Anniversary, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Media Releases & News
Women – Take a Stand Against Cancer
CANSA acknowledges the collective power of women to achieve positive change and calls on women to unite around the importance of cancer screening for women and help prevent unnecessary loss of life. CANSA encourages women to arrange for cancer screening at their local CANSA Care Centre and purchase a screening voucher for a loved one, friend or employee. (Image credit: www.vecteezy.com)
Read morePublished: 3 August 2021
Updated: 1 October 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
CANSA Highlights the Importance of Lung Cancer Awareness
World Lung Cancer Day is observed on 1 August to raise awareness about the causes and treatment of lung cancer, and to support those affected by the disease. Lung cancer accounted for over 2,2 million new cases and 1 796 144 deaths worldwide in 2020 (Globocan 2020) making it the most fatal cancer globally. It’s in the top five most frequent cancers in SA excluding non-melanoma skin cancer in 2020 (Globocan 2020). The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) has partnered with the University of KwaZulu-Natal in a bid to raise much needed awareness about lung cancer in several KZN communities.
Read morePublished: 28 July 2021
Updated: 19 October 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Mandela Day – CANSA Provides Relief to Cancer Patients
CANSA in support of Nelson Mandela International Day (18 July) and in line with its theme ‘One Hand Can Feed Another’, aims to help assist cancer patients by providing basic needs through food and care packages…
Read morePublished: 12 July 2021
Updated: 2 August 2021
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, Media Releases & News
