1 min readBy Biénne Huisman
SA’S CANCER STORY (PART 5): Why the Northern Cape’s only state cancer paediatrician left for the private sector
By Biénne HuismanSouth Africa
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Dr Liezl du Plessis tells Biénne Huisman about the public sector paediatric oncology unit she established in Kimberley, and how a broken system forced her to abandon this dream. She now pursues her passion treating children and teenagers in Pretoria’s private sector.
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About this article
- Length
- 42 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 29, 2026
- Byline
- Biénne Huisman
- Source
- Daily Maverick