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People who will be present at the concert from left are Reminisce members, Sadia Hartle , Shannon Johns, breast cancer survivors, Elise Fernandez and Titania Fernandez, Neil Harris of The OG's Dance Crew, breast cancer survivor, Elin Losper, singer Faried Swartz and rapper, Darryn Hartle.

Celebrate breast cancer awareness at the Reminisce: HOPE concert

Join us for the Reminisce: HOPE concert in Pinelands on October 25, a heartfelt event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer patients through uplifting performances by…

Pictuyred from left are, managing director Market Access Healthcare, Chris Oosthuizen; UK-based scientist Dr Hemmel Amrania and oncology specialist Dr Sabrina Ali.

Breast cancer results in days, not weeks

A ground-breaking test launched in Woodstock promises results in days instead of weeks, helping doctors decide if chemotherapy is really needed and sparing many women unnecessary…

Genevieve Lewis with her son, Graceson.

‘Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months have lower risk of infections’

Breastfeeding babies for the first six months of life protects them from illnesses and helps them grow strong, said the provincial department of health.

Cancer survivors take to tracks in relay for life

Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) Relay for Life Mitchell’s Plain is gearing up for its annual relay event, which takes place at Stephen Reagan Sport Field in Westridge…

Pictured with the bra collection boxes are radiographers Anika de Vos, left, and Mikayla Perumal.

Donate a bra during Breast Cancer Awareness month

A breast cancer NGO that co-ordinates clinical breast cancer screenings for women with limited access to healthcare, is appealing to women to support those in need by donating…

Members of the Kids-Can Cancer Foundation during one of their fund-raising drives, from left, are Elmore Julius, Chantel Meyer, Uthmaan Lakay, Kauthar Adams and founder Kaashief Lakay.

Foundation to honour young cancer fighters

Kaashief Lakay is on a mission to honour the lives of children who have lost their battle against cancer. The founder of the Maitland-based Kids-Can Cancer Foundation, a…