Our Vision
Arthritis Foundation of South Africa
exists to achieve a better life for all those affected with arthritis.
Our Mission
We enable those with arthritis to live a valuable life in all its dimensions through increasing awareness, providing education and offering support.
Service We Provide
The Arthritis Foundation of South Africa is the only body in our country providing non-medical support for arthritis patients, their families and carers. To do this we are involved in a wide range of education and support programmes, in providing access to information about these diseases, and by advocating the interests of people with arthritis in government, medical and media circles.
The National Office is in Cape Town and supports regional centres in Gauteng, Eastern Cape and Bloemfontein.
We run a range of educational programmes with experts and leaders in the arthritis community.
EDUCATION
We run a range of educational programmes with experts and leaders in the arthritis community.
SUPPORT
Our support and development programmes focus on improving daily life and long-term health.
INFORMATION
We are a leading source of information about treatment, management and care for the different types of arthritis and rheumatism.
ADVOCACY
We promote public awareness about arthritis, and advocate for policies and healthcare practices that put the patient first.
LINKS TO
MEDICAL
SPECIALISTS
Our support and development programmes focus on improving daily life and long-term health.
How we provide our services
Meet The Team
"The right path is not always the easiest."
"One of the hardest parts of life is deciding whether to walk away or to try harder"
When you approach challenges from a place of love, solutions emerge."
(Administration Coordinator - Gauteng)
Vicki Sanan
(Community Liaison Officer - Eastern Cape )
"A good attitude is the essence of well-being."
Lorraine Mantini
(Community Liaison Officer - Eastern Cape )
"Hope is having just enough light to lead onwards."
Julie Martin
(Community Liaison Officer - Eastern Cape )
"Tomorrow is promised no one therefore we live for today"
Jon Doe
(Regional Office Manager Gauteng)
"If all mankind could strive for qualities like kindness, compassion and empathy, what a wonderful world it would be."
Jane Doe
(Community Liaison Officer - Soweto)
“Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace”
James Doe
(Community Liaison Officer - Soweto)
When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine”
Nicolette Ryklef
National Administration Co-ordinator)
Qhosh Ribeiro
National Marketing & Communications Manager)
Gift Mantini
(Representative & Merchandiser - Western Cape)
"The right path is not always the easiest."
Brenda SpenceDoe
"One of the hardest parts of life is deciding whether to walk away or to try harder"
William Martin
(Administration Coordinator - Gauteng)
When you approach challenges from a place of love, solutions emerge."