Advocacy

CANSA Endorses Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking

CANSA has officially endorsed Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking method as a Smart Choice in the fight against cancer since 2008. Quit successfully with support from Allen Carr SA – find detailed information at www.allencarr.co.za or call 0861 100 200. COVID-19 Message from Dr. Charles Nel (Head Allen Carr SA) All smokers are aware […]

Published: 22 May 2012
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Health Programmes Category, No-Tobacco Campaign

UV SunSmart advert on Mnet

Published: 12 March 2012
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category

How to identify BPA-, Phthalate- and PVC-free baby bottles

Most plastic bottles are suitable for recycling. On the bottom of these recyclable bottles is a small “recycling” triangle and inside of that triangle is a number from 1 (one) to 7 (seven). The lower numbers represent poor quality bottling and packaging materials. A 7 (seven) inside the triangle indicates that the plastic is of […]

Published: 30 September 2011
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Environment

Cervical Cancer Action Global Coalition Report

UN Building, New York City, April 13, 2011 — Today the Cervical Cancer Action coalition (CCA) launched a report assessing global readiness to fight cervical cancer using new approaches and new technologies, especially in regions where the disease is a common killer. According to the WHO, more than half a million women contract the disease […]

Published: 5 September 2011
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Women's Health

Video Clip: The Danger of BPA in Baby Bottles

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical which should be banned in baby bottles. Read more and watch below:

Published: 5 July 2011
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Environment

Take Action Against Those Who Break the Law

Every individual has the right to a smoke-free environment. South African legislation is very clear about where smoking is prohibited. It is your right to complain when someone smokes in your presence and to take remedial steps if someone smokes in any area where smoking is prohibited. The following are guidelines in the event of […]

Published: 27 May 2011
Updated: 18 September 2024
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign

Sign the World Cancer Declaration Today

The 4th of February 2011 is World Cancer Day and CANSA is showing its commitment to the fight against cancer by declaring that “Together we are stronger” and encouraging all South Africans to sign the “World Cancer Declaration”. The World Cancer Declaration is a tool to help bring the growing cancer crisis to the attention […]

Published: 21 February 2011
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: Advocacy

CANSA takes World Cancer Day to South Africans on the airwaves

CANSA CEO, Sue Janse van Rensburg and Millicent Mulelu, both cancer survivors, were interviewed on Kaya FM. Listen to a podcast below from an interview on Radio 702, Saturday 5th February, with Dr. Michael Herbst, Executive Manager of Advocacy CANSA and Magdalene Seguin, Clinical Consultant CANSA regarding the different types of cancer, prevention and treatment options […]

Published: 21 February 2011
Updated: 16 August 2012
Categories: Advocacy

Stacy Malkan talks about the hazardous chemicals in cosmetics

Stacy Malkan is the author of the award-winning book, “Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry,” and co-founder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a coalition of non-profit health and environmental groups in the United States that are leading the movement to shift policies to eliminate harmful chemicals from consumer […]

Published: 8 September 2010
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Environment, Women's Health

Why should baby bottles be BPA-free?

Serious health problems associated with BPA chemical Recent studies have added to overwhelming scientific evidence that Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a harmful chemical that should not be allowed to contaminate food. BPA (Bisphenol A) is found in polycarbonate plastics – used to make all sorts of household articles, including baby bottles and this is where it is […]

Published: 27 August 2010
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Environment

Tobacco Control Essential – CANSA Protects the Public

CANSA has always played a major role in anti-tobacco legislation. See highlights below: Highlights 1991: CANSA partnered with the National Council Against Smoking and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa, to establish the Tobacco Action Group (TAG) in 1991. TAG has been at the forefront of securing tobacco control legislation in South Africa. […]

Published: 8 May 2010
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign

CANSA Internationally Recognised for its No-Tobacco Campaign

CANSA was recently awarded with the 2009 “World No Tobacco Day Achievement Award”, presented to CANSA CEO, Sue Janse van Rensburg by Dr. Stella Anyangwe, World Health Organization Representative in South Africa, at a recently hosted Symposium on Environmental Carcinogens in Pretoria, in honour of World Cancer Day held on 4 February 2010. This is […]

Published: 3 March 2010
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign

Global Adult Tobacco Survey Bangladesh Report 2009

Tobacco is on the rise despite legislation The report has revealed that the use of tobacco among adults has increased from 37% in 2004 to 43.3% in 2009, despite a massive campaign and enactment of law.The World Health Organisation (WHO) conducted the study in association with the Health and Family Welfare Ministry with technical support […]

Published: 13 January 2010
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign

The National Council Against Smoking praises Dr. Manto Tshabalala-Msimang

The National Council Against Smoking (NCAS) notes with deep regret the passing of Dr. Manto Tshabalala-Msimang in December 2009. Her state funeral bore testament to her full and successful life. Dr. Msimang’s many achievements and awards are well documented, but her outstanding contribution to promoting health and reducing the diseases caused by tobacco, during her term […]

Published: 11 January 2010
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign

AORTIC Cancer Conference in Africa – Tobacco

Experts analyse tobacco burden in Africa Experts identified that nearly 90% of people in Africa remain without meaningful protection from second-hand smoke, according to a global report launched in Dar es Salaam. The report, “Global Voices: Rebutting the Tobacco Industry, Winning Smoke-Free Air,” also reveals that by 2010, smoking will claim the lives of six […]

Published: 5 January 2010
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign

BATSA asks High Court to torpedo tobacco law

Tobacco giant starts legal action over tobacco advertising Tobacco giant, British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA), has asked the courts to overrule Parliament and to allow it to keep advertising cigarettes to teenagers. The cigarette company wants the courts to torpedo the parts of the country’s tobacco control laws that protect youth from advertising campaigns […]

Published: 5 January 2010
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign

New Tobacco Acts Become Law

CANSA welcomes the new laws which offer South Africans better protection against tobacco related diseases, especially cancer. The law now offers better protection to non-smokers,  more difficult for cigarette manufacturers to addict children and less likely that cigarettes will start fires. Long awaited changes to South Africa’s tobacco control laws have finally come into effect. The new laws will have […]

Published: 1 September 2009
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign

Smoking continues to kill

Despite efforts to contain the use of tobacco, consumption is increasing as the world population grows, placing further strain on already overburdened health systems in developing countries – it was stated in Dublin, 26 August 2009. Launching the third edition of The Tobacco Atlas at the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit in the Irish capital, lead author Dr Judith Mackay painted […]

Published: 30 August 2009
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign