Thousands of South Africans will have the chance to access free cancer screenings and health checks across three provinces.
South Africa (13 July 2026) – Catching cancer early can save lives, but for many South Africans, getting screened isn’t always a simple process. Distance, cost, and limited access to healthcare often mean people put it off or miss out altogether.
This is where the outreach that PinkDrive does every year matters significantly.
Over the next two months, the NPO will take its mobile cancer screening units to communities across KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga, making it easier for thousands of people to access free screenings, health checks and cancer education close to home.
The campaign is supported by mining and materials company Rio Tinto and Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), in partnership with the Department of Health, and is expected to reach around 9000 people.
PinkDrive has spent years travelling the country with its mobile health units, helping people access free screening for breast, cervical, prostate and testicular cancers while encouraging the early detection that can make all the difference.
This year the journey begins in KwaZulu-Natal from 13 to 17 July, before moving to the Eastern Cape from 20 to 24 July. The final leg will take place in Mpumalanga from 24 to 28 August, with venue details set to be announced closer to the time.
Depending on the services available at each stop, people will be able to access clinical breast examinations, mammograms, Pap smears, HPV screening and prostate checks. Some clinics will also offer basic health checks like blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol testing.
Alongside the screenings, PinkDrive’s team will also share practical information about cancer warning signs, reducing risk, self-examinations and why regular screening matters. If someone needs further assessment, they’ll also be guided through the next steps within the public healthcare system.
Community members will need to pre-book a screening slot through their local clinic.
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KwaZulu-Natal (13–17 July)
- Mkhontokayise Clinic – 13 July
- Khandisa Clinic – 14 July
- Ngwelezane Clinic – 15 July
- Nseleni Clinic – 16 July
- Umbonambi Clinic – 17 July
Eastern Cape (20–24 July)
- KwaZakhele CHC – 20 July
- Chatty Clinic – 21 July
- New Brighton Clinic – 22 July
- Thanduxolo Clinic – 23 July
- Joe Slovo Clinic – 24 July
PinkDrive founder and CEO Noelene Kotschan says bringing healthcare to communities is about removing one of the biggest barriers to early diagnosis.
“Access to healthcare should not depend on geography,” said Noelene Kotschan, CEO and Founder of PinkDrive. “Far too many South Africans are diagnosed late because screening and diagnostic services are either too far away or too difficult to access. By taking our mobile health units directly into communities, we can help people understand their risks, access screening and, where needed, take the next step towards diagnosis and care.”
These outreach campaigns have helped thousands. During last year’s drive, PinkDrive delivered 13,060 healthcare services and reached 11,499 people through cancer education. That included hundreds of mammograms, clinical breast examinations, HPV Pap smears, prostate screenings and more than 5000 general health checks.
If the mobile clinic is coming to your community over the next few weeks, it’s worth booking a screening. It costs nothing, takes healthcare a little closer to home and could make all the difference through early detection.
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