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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

From AI to health innovation - South Africa's Top Science Awards #ChooseUP researchers

Higher Education

From AI to health innovation - South Africa's Top Science Awards #ChooseUP researchers

Issued by University of Pretoria 30 Jul 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

Image credit: Netcare Unitas Hospital

Orthopaedics

SA hospital pioneers innovative liquid nitrogen cancer treatment

22 Apr 2026

Image credit: National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

Medical Research

Breast cancer: new study finds genetic risk in African women

Mahtaab Hayat and Jean-Tristan Brandenburg 5 Sep 2025

Image credit: Google DeepMind on Pexels

Oncology

University of Free State adopts AI cancer treatment planning

7 Aug 2025

Building resilient economies begins with healthy women

Women's Health

Building resilient economies begins with healthy women

Issued by CANSA 6 Aug 2025

Image credit: Cora Pursley on Dupe Photos

Aesthetic Medicine

From raw garlic cloves to cayenne pepper: why ‘natural’ DIY skincare can leave you burnt, itchy – or worse

Adam Taylor 5 Aug 2025

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Oncology

Breakthrough in breast cancer vaccine development

23 Jun 2025

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 nominees revealed

Sport

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 nominees revealed

4 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Dr Winter performing a CT-guided interventional procedure.

Healthcare

An emerging field: Minimally invasive radiology techniques for cancer pain

4 Feb 2025

Healthcare

Brain tumour risk linked to MPA contraceptive use, Sahpra reports

20 Jan 2025

Icon honours a legacy in cancer care at Arcadia Oncology Centre in Pretoria

Oncology

Icon honours a legacy in cancer care at Arcadia Oncology Centre in Pretoria

Issued by Icon Oncology 26 Nov 2024

Coping with breast cancer surgery

Oncology

Coping with breast cancer surgery

Issued by CANSA 4 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Western Cape rolls out first advanced radiation therapy system

8 Aug 2024

Specialist team celebrates opening of dedicated unit to fight cancer in young people

Oncology

Specialist team celebrates opening of dedicated unit to fight cancer in young people

Issued by Icon Oncology 11 Dec 2023

Source: City of Hope.

Healthcare

Breakthroughs in medicine: top virologist on the two most important developments for Africa

Oyewale Tomori 2 Nov 2023

Zoleka Mandela has died. Source: Instagram.

Publishing

Zoleka Mandela dies after complications with cancer

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Sep 2023

A first for kids and young people with cancer

Paediatrics

A first for kids and young people with cancer

Issued by Icon Oncology 19 Jun 2023

Cancer centre of excellence for Eastern Cape patients

Oncology

Cancer centre of excellence for Eastern Cape patients

Issued by Icon Oncology 6 Jun 2023

Good news for cancer patients on East Rand

Oncology

Good news for cancer patients on East Rand

Issued by Icon Oncology 22 May 2023

Source: Supplied.

Oncology

AI-driven radiation oncology treatment now in Cape Town, a first for sub-Saharan Africa

26 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied.

Oncology

SA first: Surgical team breaks new ground in paediatric orthopaedics

13 Oct 2022

HIV/AIDS

Study finds HIV-positive cervical cancer patients face higher mortality rate

27 Sep 2022

Source: Reuters. South African surgeons Dr Tim Forgan and Dr Imraan Mia use a robot called DaVinci to perform delicate operations at the Tygerberg hospital in Cape Town.

Hospital Groups

Cape Town hospital uses robot at forefront of surgery in Africa

Wendell Roelf and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo 22 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. Dr Fatima Hoosain.

Medical Research

Understanding the treatment of breast cancer in young women

Dr Fatima Hoosain 18 May 2022

International Childhood Cancer Day drives better access to care for children and adolescents with cancer

Oncology

International Childhood Cancer Day drives better access to care for children and adolescents with cancer

Issued by Icon Oncology 15 Feb 2022

Healthcare

International Childhood Cancer Day: Driving better access to care

14 Feb 2022

Healthcare

Probe into Roche's inflated pricing of cancer-treatment drug

9 Feb 2022

Oncology

Will cancer biopsies one day be a thing of the past?

4 Feb 2022

Icon Oncology and Limbus AI partner to pioneer radiation AI software in SA

Oncology

Icon Oncology and Limbus AI partner to pioneer radiation AI software in SA

Issued by Icon Oncology 1 Feb 2022

Source: Supplied

Hospital Groups

SA first: Tygerberg Hospital performs groundbreaking paediatric surgery

29 Dec 2021

Icon Oncology announce good news for Free State cancer patients

Oncology

Icon Oncology announce good news for Free State cancer patients

Issued by Icon Oncology 2 Dec 2021

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Medical Research

New nanomedicine delivers improved outcome for prostate cancer

11 Nov 2021

Source: ©Parmalive

Women's Health

One-size-fits-all approach to breast cancer no longer acceptable

27 Oct 2021

Oncology

High-tech hope for Eastern Cape cancer patients

Issued by Icon Oncology 17 Nov 2020

Are South Africa's socially deprived at greater risk for breast cancer mortality?

Women's Health

Are South Africa's socially deprived at greater risk for breast cancer mortality?

Issued by MANGO-OMC 18 Aug 2021

Oncology

New DNA research could help combat cancers that are resistant to current standard treatments

19 May 2021

7 must-read books by inspiring women to help improve your business

SMEs

7 must-read books by inspiring women to help improve your business

Keshia Africa, Issued by Topco Media 16 Feb 2021

Dr Justus Apffelstaedt

Oncology

Covid-19: the cost to cancer patients

Justus Apffelstaedt 25 Jan 2021

What's on at the 2020 virtual integrated Ugu Film Fest

Film

What's on at the 2020 virtual integrated Ugu Film Fest

14 Oct 2020

Oncology

SAHPRA extends Keytruda approval to lung and bladder cancer treatment

2 Sep 2020

Covid-19

Lockdowns and research: what we lost and what we stand to gain

Stephanie G Burton & Michael Sean Pepper 13 May 2020

3 intense wellness trends for 2020

Wellness

3 intense wellness trends for 2020

Kelly McGillivray 6 Feb 2020