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Podcast: The Talking Point
Episode: Thato Moncho and the battle to unlock access to healthcare
Description: Thato Moncho and the battle to unlock access to healthcare Last week, Thato Moncho passed away after losing her battle with cancer (January 2, 2026). She was a prominent South African cancer activist best known for her brave fight against breast cancer and systemic failures in the public healthcare system. She was diagnosed with stage 2 inflammatory breast cancer in September 2020. Despite completing chemotherapy, she faced a four-year delay for radiation therapy due to departmental backlogs. Her cancer recurred and metastasized during this wait, eventually making her ineligible for radiation treatment. Moncho became a symbol of the struggle f...