1 min readBy Biénne Huisman
SA’S CANCER STORY (PART 4): The many long journeys for cancer treatment far from home
By Biénne HuismanSouth Africa
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The road to cancer treatment in South Africa often involves many encounters with healthcare workers and long journeys far from home. From pink iPhone covers to pink embroidery yarn, and cornstarch, Biénne Huisman hears the stories of people from vast corners of inland South Africa, and beyond, who travelled to Bloemfontein for specialist medical attention to treat their cancer. This is part 4 of Daily Maverick and Spotlight’s special series on cancer in South Africa.
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About this article
- Length
- 75 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 20, 2026
- Byline
- Biénne Huisman
- Source
- Daily Maverick