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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
Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Fundraising Events & Projects, Get involved, Media Releases & News, Volunteers Inspire
Video: Samantha Graham Mare – A Cancer Survivor Story
Samantha Graham-Maré is a current Deputy Minister and breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed twice and at the time, had no access to medical aid. She stayed at our CANSA Strelitzia Care Home. Watch to hear her story and her message of hope. Find out more about breast cancer and tips for coping with breast cancer surgery…
Read morePublished: 16 July 2025
Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos, Women's Health
Video: PEP & CANSA Dry & Detect Towel Initiative to Boost Breast Self-Exam Education
Video: PEP & CANSA Dry & Detect Towel Initiative to Boost Breast Self-Exam Education
Read morePublished: 15 July 2025
Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos, Women's Health
CANSA Partners with Paramount to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
CANSA is excited to announce a new partnership with Paramount to broadcast a Public Service Announcement (PSA) aimed at raising awareness around breast cancer and educating women on how to lower their cancer risk. This vital campaign highlights the importance of early detection, which can save lives.
Read morePublished: 13 July 2025
Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos, Women's Health
Give 67 Minutes of Hope Sound Bites
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Read morePublished: 10 July 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
Gee 67 minute van Hoop: Ondersteun KANSA Liefdadigheidswinkels hierdie Mandeladag
English Media Release Terwyl Suid-Afrikaners voorberei om die nalatenskap van Nelson Mandela op 18 Julie te vereer, doen die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) ‘n beroep op die publiek om hul 67 Minute te laat tel deur KANSA se liefdadigheidswinkels regoor die land te ondersteun. Hierdie Mandelamaand nooi KANSA individue, gesinne, skole, besighede en gemeenskapsgroepe uit […]
Read morePublished: 9 July 2025
Updated: 18 July 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
Give 67 Minutes of Hope: Support CANSA Charity Shops this Mandela Day
CANSA is calling on the public to make their 67 Minutes count by supporting CANSA’s Charity Shops across the country. This Mandela Month, CANSA invites individuals, families, schools, businesses, and community groups to participate in the ‘67 Minutes for CANSA’ campaign by donating quality goods (such as clothing – especially men’s and children’s clothes, household items, books, working appliances or foldable tables), volunteering time to help sort and organise stock and shopping at CANSA Charity Shops to support a meaningful cause…
Read morePublished: 9 July 2025
Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Care Centres, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Media Releases & News
CANSA Charity Shops
Shop for a cause or donate your previously loved clothing, bric-a-brac, kitchenware, furniture or toys to our CANSA Charity Shops. Funds raised directly support CANSA’s care and support services for those affected by cancer. Support Your Local CANSA Charity Shop Free State Bloemfontein 90 Melville Drive Brandwag Bloemfontein 9301 051-444 2580 charitybfn@cansa.org.za Gauteng Pretoria 32 […]
Read morePublished: 9 July 2025
Updated: 5 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Care Centres, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects
Podcast: On the CANSA Couch – Workplace Wellness
Tune in to our latest episode of CANSA on the Couch – this episode is a must-watch for HR teams, managers, employees — and anyone who cares about creating healthier, more supportive work environments. In this powerful conversation, we unpack the importance of workplace wellness and support for employees affected by cancer…
Read morePublished: 3 July 2025
Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Women's Health
CANSA Brings Health Experts and Services to the Workplace
Most people are reluctant to seek proactive medical advice due to a complex interplay of social, cultural, psychological, and systemic factors. Practical barriers such as having to take off from work, long waiting times, limited access to healthcare providers, are some of the factors. As Corporate Wellness Week (1 to 5 July) approaches, it is an excellent time to come up with solutions to this challenge. CANSA has developed a comprehensive employee wellness programme that brings general health and cancer screening, as well as health-boosting advice into the workplace…
Read morePublished: 2 July 2025
Updated: 17 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
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…
Read morePublished: 1 July 2025
Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Our Corporate Social Investment Partners
Updates to the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill Workshop
CANSA hosted an impactful workshop on Saturday, 29 March 2025 at the Premier Hotel in Cape Town, focusing on the Updates to the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. Our expert guest speakers captivated attendees with valuable insights and information, sparking engaging discussions. The interactive audience raised important questions, contributing to a dynamic and informative session.
Read morePublished: 30 June 2025
Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Videos, No-Tobacco Campaign, Reduce Cancer Risk
KANSA bring gesondheidskundiges en -dienste na die werkplek
Die meeste mense is huiwerig om proaktiewe mediese advies in te win as gevolg van ‘n komplekse wisselwerking van sosiale, kulturele, sielkundige en sistemiese faktore. Praktiese hindernisse soos om tyd van die werk af te neem, lang wagtye en beperkte toegang tot gesondheidsorgverskaffers, is van die faktore. Namate die Korporatiewe Welstandsweek (1 tot 5 Julie) nader kom, is dit ‘n uitstekende tyd om met oplossings vir hierdie uitdaging vorendag te kom.
Read morePublished: 24 June 2025
Updated: 24 June 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Screening & Cancer Control, Women's Health
CANSA Corporate Wellness Week Sound Bites
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Read morePublished: 24 June 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
CANSA Launches WhatsApp Channel
CANSA has officially launched its WhatsApp Channel, marking a new chapter in how the 94-year-old organisation connects with the broader public, cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, volunteers and donors. This modern platform offers a convenient, quick, and informative way for all to stay updated and engaged with CANSA’s work. Follow the CANSA Cancer Association of South Africa channel on WhatsApp.
Read morePublished: 17 June 2025
Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Help Desk, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA WhatsApp Channel Sound Bites
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Read morePublished: 17 June 2025
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Podcast – Plant-Based Nutrition and A Healthy Balanced Lifestyle – On the CANSA Couch
The latest episode of On the CANSA Couch is available! This week, we dive into the power of plant-based nutrition and how it supports a healthier, balanced lifestyle – especially when it comes to reducing cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 12 June 2025
Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Dietary Tips, Men's Health, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Women's Health
CANSA Relate Bracelet
Order CANSA Relate bracelets in bulk to support early detection of breast cancer…
Read morePublished: 6 June 2025
Updated: 26 May 2026
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
KANSA versterk sy ondersteuningsnetwerk vir Internasionale Kankeroorwinnaars Maand
Junie elke jaar word wêreldwyd aandag gevestig op die impak van kanker op persone gediagnoseer met kanker, hul versorgers, geliefdes, familie en ander mense binne die oorlewende se kring. Dikwels het hierdie mense net iemand nodig om mee te praat oor hul kankerervaring. KANSA het ‘n virtuele ondersteuningsgroep van stapel gestuur, wat maandeliks sal plaasvind, om die reikwydte wat hy reeds bereik het deur sy in-person-ondersteuningsgroepe, Facebook- en WhatsApp-ondersteuningsgroepe, regoor Suid-Afrika te verhoog.
Read morePublished: 29 May 2025
Updated: 14 May 2026
Categories: Cope with Cancer, Media Releases & News, Support Groups
CANSA Boosts its Support Network for Global Cancer Survivors’ Month
June each year sees global attention directed to the impact of cancer on its survivors, their caregivers, loved ones, families and other people within the survivor’s circle. Often these people just need someone to talk to about their cancer experience. CANSA launched a virtual support group, that will take place on a monthly basis, to boost the reach it has already achieved through its face-to-face support groups, Facebook and WhatsApp support groups, run across South Africa.
Read morePublished: 29 May 2025
Updated: 14 May 2026
Categories: Cope with Cancer, Media Releases & News, Support Groups
