APCC Assoc of Palliative Care Centres

16/10/2026

‘Introduction to Palliative Care for Professionals’
Ready to enhance your skills in palliative care?

Commencement dates for the next online course:
16 November 2026 – 17 February 2027

With an initial orientation followed by 10 weekly sessions (face-to-face and online), this course is relevant to medical officers, registered professional nurses, social workers, and allied healthcare workers.

Please note - The dates are dependent on confirming 10 or more registered participants. Organisations with 10+ attendees may apply for a potential discount.

For more information, please visit: https://apcc.org.za/introduction-to-palliative-care-for-profesFor more information, please visit: https://apcc.org.za/introduction-to-palliative-care-for-profes /

15/10/2026

What a great interview with Salaam media! Although World Hospice Palliative Care Day was on 10 October, the conversations continue. And they are so very important. People need to access care early; that care needs to be available for them, and palliative care is NOT a loss of hope or only appropriate at the end of life. The conversation is available to listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKqTfuJbopQ

Beyond End-of-Life: Understanding Palliative Care with Motlalentoa ...

14/10/2026

Our sincere thanks to eNCAnews for speaking with our CEO, Motlalentoa Motsoane, about palliative care.
The more people understand that palliative care can provide valuable support from the point of diagnosis of a serious illness, the better.
The interview also highlights the importance of early referral. South Africa’s National Palliative Care Policy supports access to palliative care from diagnosis, yet one of the biggest barriers remains the widespread perception that it is only for end-of-life care.
Changing that understanding is essential to helping more patients and their loved ones access the support they need, when they need it. https://apcc.org.za/apcc-newsroom/enca-whpcd2026/

With kind permission from eNCA, the full interview is available here:

14/10/2026

Palliative care depends on coordination as much as treatment.

Interdisciplinary teams, including nurses, social workers, doctors and spiritual care providers, work together so that patients receive consistent, well-rounded support.

This week, we recognise the case management teams across APCC member organisations who help bring the right people and services together around each patient’s needs.

Read more from the interdisciplinary teams that provide palliative care: https://apcc.org.za/stories-from-palliative-care-specialists/

13/10/2026

Our member, Helderberg Hospice, is running a great challenge with CapeTalk 567 AM.
There is still time, with calls open until 16 October.
Every Open Gardens ticket helps fund care for people in the community living with a serious illness.

Think you can stump John Maytham? 🤔

Call in to Rapid Fire on the Afternoon Drive on CapeTalk 567 AM, just after 17h30 every day from 12 to 16 October, and challenge John with your best general knowledge question.

The person with the most interesting question each day wins:
🌸 2 adult and 2 pensioner Open Gardens Festival tickets
🎁 A R500 Stodels voucher
🍔 A R500 Indigo Spur voucher

Open Gardens runs from 23 to 25 October 2026, with 12 beautiful gardens and talks across the weekend. Every ticket helps fund care for people living with a serious illness in our community.

Thank you to CapeTalk, Stodels Garden Club, and Indigo Spur for their support. 💛

13/10/2026

Lotus FM chatted to our CEO, Motlalentoa Motsoane yesterday afternoon about why many South Africans do not access palliative care when needed, or access it too late. The interview is available to listen to here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-lunch-break/palliative-care-why-early-access-matters-for-patients-and-families-12-october-2026

Palliative care is often misunderstood as care reserved for the final stages of life, but it can begin much earlier to improve quality of life for patients and support their families. In this Lifestyle conversation, Motlalentoa Motsoane, CEO of the Association of Palliative Care Centres of South Afr...

13/10/2026

Congratulations to South Coast Hospice !

APCC warmly congratulates South Coast Hospice on achieving 5-star accreditation following their recent self-assessment and peer review.

South Coast Hospice has taken part in the accreditation programme for many years, and their commitment to meeting the standards shines through in their survey results. This clearly reflects their long-term contribution to organisational stability and sustainability.

Well done to the whole team on this wonderful achievement.

12/10/2026

If you were not able to watch SABC News' interview with Motlalentoa last night, the full interview is available to watch here: https://youtu.be/ZiTloFro_E4?si=ovg0IruAp8POU_7S
They discuss when palliative care should be provided (from diagnosis of a serious illness), how integrated it is into the healthcare system, the conversations that need to take place with healthcare providers, and what palliative care provides.

South Africa recognised palliative care as an essential part of hea...

12/10/2026

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to build understanding, challenge stigma and encourage people to seek support.

Living with a serious illness can affect how you feel, your relationships and how you cope from day to day. Families and caregivers may also need help with the emotional demands of caring for someone they love.

Palliative care includes emotional and psychological support for patients, families and caregivers, with space to talk about concerns that can be difficult to raise.

Speak to your care team about the support available to you, or find a palliative care provider near you through the APCC directory: https://apcc.org.za/find-a-palliative-care-centre/

11/10/2026