The Arthritis Foundation of South Africa

13/11/2025

Useful tips I wish I knew sooner!!! Don't you?

13/11/2025

Big thanks to Itumeleng Tshepe

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

11/11/2025

ALL WELCOME!!!
Make connections, get help.
If you're facing a major illness or stressful life change, you don't have to go it alone. Join a support group and fill a gap between your medical treatment and the need for emotional support.

08/11/2025

Tune in tomorrow morning at 8:30, we will be chatting on arthritis and mtyhs vs facts.
Station log in details to listen:
https:/iono.fm/s/187
WhatsApp number to engage :
+27 734703520

01/11/2025

28/10/2025

Good morning, Zydus Pharmaceutical is inviting you to attend a movie evening tonight at 6pm at Nu Metro, Hyde Park. The movie is called Maudie and is based on a true story of a lady that lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis. There is no charge. Kindly RSVP Kourtney.Naicker@zydus.co.za

26/10/2025

Our Jhb team is inviting people from JHB and Pretoria to attend an event Monday 27th October in Pretoria and Tuesday 28th October in JHB. The event is being hosted by Zydus Pharmaceuticals at 6pm for World Arthritis Day. They will be showing a movie about a patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis. The team would love you to join them if you are able.
All is welcome.

20/10/2025

Raising awareness.
Empowering patients to manage pain and live valuable life.

20/10/2025

Cape Town team was in Potberg this past weekend with grade 7 learners from I Ntshona, Imbasa and KwaFaku Primary schools. The 2 days camp was organised by the Department of Education (SAFE SCHOOLS) METRO SOUTH EDUCATION DISTRICT. Thank you Lionel Jackson for inviting Afsa and for trusting us with your learners.
The CHAT program aims to raise awareness of Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Diseases in children. Advocating for early diagnosis and access to proper and advanced medication. We also iaim to support children and their parents to navigate through their new reality and be able to live a valuable life.

15/10/2025

Invisible Disabilities Week reminds us that much of living with RA is unseen. What others notice is only the surface — beneath lies constant pain, fatigue, emotional toll, and countless daily challenges.

From October 15–21, 2025, we come together to share our stories, raise awareness, build understanding, and foster compassion. You are not alone in this journey.