Strand police’s Women’s Network held a breast cancer awareness event on Wednesday (16 October) to give those in and out of blue a platform to speak about one of the most common cancers in women. The event started at Strand Police Station and included a dedication ceremony for those who lost their battle to cancer. Nursing sisters from Phambili Community Development were invited to give a presentation on breast cancer and provided a demonstration on how to perform a personal breast exam. All present received a free health screening, after which they took to Main Road, Strand, handing out pamphlets with information about breast cancer. The walk is part of the network’s mandate to help uplift women in the community, but more specifically the women of Strand Police Station. “We want to help maintain the health and mental well-being of women at our station,” said Sergeant Janine Memeza, chairperson of Women’s Network. Pictured above are the Women Network’s executive committee members. From left: Sergeant Janine Memeza (chairperson), Captain Theresa Ross, Sergeant Anna Tjale-Ubisse, Sanobia Smith, Zusiphe Mtyingzane, Telana Viljoen, Warrant Officer Anna Pretorius and Sergeant Patty Pretorius.Photos: Barend J Williams


Those attending the Women’s Network breast cancer awareness event practised doing the personal breast exam.

Seated are Sergeant Anna Tjale-Ubisse and Sanobia Smith with Samantha van Reenen (standing in the back). They were all smiles and delighted to be part of the event.

Captain Theresa Ross (left) and Warrant Officer Anna Pretorius (right) lighting candles for those who passed on due to cancer.

Sister Lucretia Pretorius from Phambili Community Development (left) drawing blood from Asispho Mbalekwa (right) during the health screening.

Captain Theresa Ross (left) asking Sister Lucretia Pretorius from Phambili Community Development (right) a question about breast cancer.

Women’s Network getting ready for the cancer walk.
The Women’s Network distributing pamphlets on breast cancer in Main Road, Strand. Pictured (from left) are : Warrant Officer Elmarie Beukes, Samantha van Reenen and Constable Blommie Farmer  Photo: Sergeant Patty Pretorius

The Women’s Network distributing pamphlets on breast cancer in Main Road, Strand. Pictured (from left) are : Warrant Officer Elmarie Beukes, Samantha van Reenen and Constable Blommie Farmer Photo: Sergeant Patty Pretorius

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