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Zakkie Welman, medical physicist and Ewette Menge, unit manager of the radiotherapy unit at Life Rosepark Hospital. Image supplied.

Oncology

Life Healthcare brings advanced cancer treatment to central South Africa

7 hours

World Lymphoma Awareness Day: No one should have to navigate lymphoma alone

Oncology

World Lymphoma Awareness Day: No one should have to navigate lymphoma alone

Issued by CANSA 15 Sep 2026

The campaign features Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana and Bafana Bafana goalie Reyaad Pieterse (pictured), as well as Sharks and Springbok rugby front-rower Trevor Nyakane, speaking candidly about why they value healthy living on and off the field. Image supplied.

Noncommunicable diseases

Springbok, Bafana Bafana stars tackle obesity in new Novo Nordisk campaign

15 Sep 2026

Strong business support for those affected by cancer in Algoa country

Radio & Audio

Strong business support for those affected by cancer in Algoa country

Issued by Algoa FM 14 Sep 2026

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Women's Health

#WomensHealthMatters: Discovery Health sponsors women’s health conference

Maroefah Smith 11 Sep 2026

OFM pushes up PinkTober!

ESG

OFM pushes up PinkTober!

Issued by OFM Radio 9 Sep 2026

Moonlighting won silver at the Gerety's. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

2 African agencies among Gerety Awards winners

8 Sep 2026

Cansa surrounds young patients with hope, dignity and care

Oncology

Cansa surrounds young patients with hope, dignity and care

Issued by CANSA 4 Sep 2026

OFM breakfast presenter nominated for prestigious 40 Under 40 Award

Radio & Audio

OFM breakfast presenter nominated for prestigious 40 Under 40 Award

Issued by OFM Radio 31 Aug 2026

Dr Carrie Minnaar and the modulated electro-hyperthermia device used in the landmark phase III randomised controlled trial at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital through Wits University on locally advanced cervical cancer. Image supplied.

Oncology

Bringing the HEAT: New women-led foundation boosts SA’s cervical cancer elimination strat

27 Aug 2026

Dolly Parton, Queen of country music, dies at 80

Music

Dolly Parton, Queen of country music, dies at 80

Chloe Posthumus 26 Aug 2026

City Lodge Hotels smashes fundraising goal, hands Cansa R144,258

CSI & Philanthropy

City Lodge Hotels smashes fundraising goal, hands Cansa R144,258

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 25 Aug 2026

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Public Health

SA’s health lab service bolsters board with new voices

20 Aug 2026

Breaking the silence on vulval cancer

Oncology

Breaking the silence on vulval cancer

Issued by CANSA 18 Aug 2026

Women's Health

#WomensMonth | A little reminder to book that Pap smear this Women’s Month

Chloe Posthumus 18 Aug 2026

Get your purple speedo ready for the 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run

Events

Get your purple speedo ready for the 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run

18 Aug 2026

#Orchids&Onions: Nedbank and Joe Public show the dark side of the high life

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Nedbank and Joe Public show the dark side of the high life

Brendan Seery 18 Aug 2026

South African cancer researchers unite to turn knowledge into impact

Medical Research

South African cancer researchers unite to turn knowledge into impact

Issued by CANSA 17 Aug 2026

Simply expands flexi staff cover with critical illness and temporary income protection benefits

Financial Services

Simply expands flexi staff cover with critical illness and temporary income protection benefits

Issued by Simply Financial Services 13 Aug 2026

Musician Danny K’s wife Lisa Koppel dies at 41

Lifestyle

Musician Danny K’s wife Lisa Koppel dies at 41

11 Aug 2026

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Oncology

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories registers new cancer immunotherapy in South Africa

5 Aug 2026

Growthpoint and Epione Health Villages pioneer a category-defining healthcare model

Public Health

Growthpoint and Epione Health Villages pioneer a category-defining healthcare model

Issued by Catchwords 4 Aug 2026

Lights, camera, action! The films defining August

Film

Lights, camera, action! The films defining August

Daniel Dercksen 3 Aug 2026

ILDS’s newly established Strategic Working Group on Skin Bleaching aims to challenge the allure of skin bleaching, which the controversial South African personality often promotes. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Ethics & Medicolegal

New global campaign wants to dispel allure of skin bleaching

29 Jul 2026

Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

Oncology

Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

Dr Fatima Hoosain, Issued by MANGO-OMC 28 Jul 2026

Siwelile Thusi says you must take your own destiny into your own hands. Source: Supplied.

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | Think like a strategist. Get yourself to Cannes Lions

Siwelile Thusi 28 Jul 2026

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Hospital Groups

Growthpoint introduces new health and wellness spot on the block

28 Jul 2026

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Medical Research

Discovery-backed research seeks to end SA’s maternal mortality rate

23 Jul 2026

Afda Johannesburg student film The Monster earns international recognition in Athens

Higher Education

Afda Johannesburg student film The Monster earns international recognition in Athens

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 21 Jul 2026

Absa mobilises thousands across Africa during Mandela Month, delivering food security, skills and hope

CSI & Philanthropy

Absa mobilises thousands across Africa during Mandela Month, delivering food security, skills and hope

Issued by OnPoint PR 16 Jul 2026

Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called “Hitler”

Labour Law

Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called “Hitler”

Tania Broughton 14 Jul 2026

Professor Mike Sathekge – head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at UP and Steve Biko Academic Hospital, and president and CEO of NuMeRI – with his Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award at the announcement ceremony at the Brenthurst Library. Image supplied.

Medical Research

Nuclear medicine specialist receives R3m grant to turn tide against breast cancer

14 Jul 2026

Motsoaledi speaks at the SAHRC. Source: YouTube.

Marketing

Motsoaledi warns unhealthy food and alcohol marketing is fuelling disease

Karabo Ledwaba 10 Jul 2026

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 announces robotics, AI and investment pioneers

Events & Conferencing

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 announces robotics, AI and investment pioneers

Issued by Mann Made 9 Jul 2026

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Medtech

New digital surgery-scheduling tool helps SA healthcare beat the clock

8 Jul 2026

Happy, purposeful businesses are harder to kill: Conn Bertish joins the Nedbank IMC 2026 line-up

IMC Conference

Happy, purposeful businesses are harder to kill: Conn Bertish joins the Nedbank IMC 2026 line-up

Issued by IMC Conference 24 Jun 2026

Mining

Steenkampskraal and Mintek strike rare mixed-rare-earth beneficiation

24 Jun 2026

3D structure of a melanoma cell derived by ion abrasion scanning electron microscopy. Image credit: on

Medical Research

SA scientists make breakthrough in decoding cancer’s most effective survival strategy

Kevin Naidoo 22 Jun 2026

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Oncology

BizTrends | Discovery Health members live longer, healthier lives, finds HealthReport2026

Maroefah Smith 12 Jun 2026

South African Men’s Health 101: Know your health numbers

Medical Aid

South African Men’s Health 101: Know your health numbers

Issued by Medshield 4 Jun 2026

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Finance

Liberty’s 2025 claims hit R12.63bn — but young adult deaths surge 15%

1 Jun 2026

Cansa marks Cancer Survivors Month by focusing on life beyond treatment

Oncology

Cansa marks Cancer Survivors Month by focusing on life beyond treatment

Issued by CANSA 28 May 2026

Icon Conference 2026 to spotlight innovation and the future of cancer care

Oncology

Icon Conference 2026 to spotlight innovation and the future of cancer care

Issued by Icon Oncology 28 May 2026

Joe Public brings home a haul of Pencils and Merits at The One Show 2026

Advertising

Joe Public brings home a haul of Pencils and Merits at The One Show 2026

Issued by Joe Public 22 May 2026

The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) Smarties South African winners for 2026 were announced last night. Picture: Ogilvy was awarded Best in Show for Audi TikTok Test Drive (Image supplied)

Marketing

MMA Smarties South Africa 2026 winners announced

22 May 2026

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Hospital Groups

Melanie Da Costa to take over from Dr Richard Friedland as Netcare CEO

20 May 2026

MEA region has done well at The One Show. Source: Supplied.

The One Club for Creativity

Accenture Song SA dominates One Show MEA with 3 Golds

15 May 2026

A nurse draws a blood sample from a child for an HIV test at a clinic in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

HIV/AIDS

South Africa sets launch date for HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir rollout

14 May 2026

Earn while you sleep? Discovery Vitality launches Sleep Rewards programme

Wellness

Earn while you sleep? Discovery Vitality launches Sleep Rewards programme

7 May 2026