Charities
Our Non-Profit Organisations
Mrs SA Official Charities
One of the Mrs SA brand pillars is Community work. In 2026, Mrs. South Africa Pty Ltd will be taking hands with three official charities 4 Change Foundation; The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) and Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
The official charities are separate companies to Mrs South Africa, and run independently to Mrs. South Africa. During the finalist stages of the competition, a Mrs SA finalist will host one fundraiser in aid of one of the three official charities. After Mrs South Africa’s operational costs are covered for managing the Finalist’s fundraising project, the proceeds are then donated to the official charities, at end of the campaign. Thirty percent is retained for Mrs South Africa’s operational costs (noted above) with the majority, seventy percent being donated to the official charities. Each year, Mrs SA finalists raise a significant amount for the official charities.
Mrs South Africa is delighted to share some of the official handovers for prior fundraising campaigns below. The Official Charities also select an Ambassador annually, which is awarded to the Finalist/s who raises the most of amount of funds and awareness, for that particular charity. This is a special award awarded at the Preliminary Competition, in November annually.
4Change Foundation
The 4Change Foundation is a transformation institution. They address societal issues by developing the individual. Their sole focus is to create an ecosystem that allows the organisation to be self-sustainable. This ecosystem empowers the 4Change Foundation to bring about transformation for generations to come. With this being our motivation we have therefore determined the elements needed to produce that outcome. 4Change is spearheaded by Mrs South Africa 2025, Erin-Jane Miller
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)
A leader in the fight against cancer in SA, since 1931, the purpose of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), is to offer a unique, integrated service to the public and to all people affected by cancer. It’s mission is to be the preferred non-profit leader that enables research with regards to lowering cancer risk, educating the public regarding symptoms, screening and risk reduction, and providing care and support to all people affected by cancer.
CANSA is committed to connecting people facing cancer with information, day-to-day help as well as emotional support they need in the communities where they live. Our aim is to ensure that cancer Survivors and their loved ones don’t have to face cancer alone; we’re here to support them through every step of their cancer journey.
Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) number: 130001397
Non-Profit Organisation Registration number: 000-524 NPO
CANSA Ambassador for 2024: Roulene Bonthuys
CANSA Ambassador for 2023: Shan Fourie
The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID)
The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) is more than a veterinary care provider. It’s a force for compassionate change. Established in 1958, SAID has decades of trusted impact behind its mission, and today, under the leadership of Meg Harvey, CEO and Mrs South Africa 2025 Top 10 Finalist, the organisation delivers professional veterinary care to pets and working animals in low- to no-income communities, ensuring animals receive the treatment, dignity, and relief they deserve. Beyond clinical care, SAID is committed to long-term change through humane education for young children, helping to grow empathy, responsibility, and kindness from the ground up, creating stronger, safer communities for both people and animals.
We are delighted to share that the official cheque handovers for the 2025 Fundraising Season took place at the Annual Ladies Breakfast this past Saturday, 28 March 2026.
The funds were proudly presented to our 2025 beneficiary charities, the South African Animal Cancer Association (SAACA) and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
This milestone reflects the incredible commitment, compassion, and collective effort of each of our 2025 Finalists. Their dedication has made a meaningful impact, and we are deeply grateful.
The 2024 Fundraising Season official cheque handovers to the official Charities for 2024, SAACA (South African Animal Cancer Association) & CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) took place at the Annual Ladies Breakfast on Saturday 12th April 2025.
The 2023 Fundraising Season official cheque handovers to the official Charities, SAACA (South African Animal Cancer Association) & CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) took place at the Annual Ladies Breakfast on Saturday 20th April 2024.
The 2022 Fundraising Season official cheque handovers to the official Charities, SAACA (South African Animal Cancer Association) & CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) on 7th July.
Munnik Marais, CEO, SAACA, on Onderstepoort research on animal cancer
Family Protection Association (FAMPRO)
FAMPRO is a pillar of hope standing tall on behalf of the vulnerable and exploited offering them strength, support, and compassion in their time of dire need, allowing them a real chance in life so that society can bloom to a tapestry of love and empathy. Their team of experienced professionals have always been passionate about victims of family abuse, of any kind, and looking at statistics of abuse and violence, in families, has shown shocking numbers but what they never show is how many of the victims are saved. Fees and costs are associated with access to justice at every stage of the legal process. Such expenses constitute a major barrier for those who cannot afford them. That’s when FAMPRO realised how many victims were stuck in their environment just because of a lack of financial resources.
FAMPRO Ambassadors for 2024: Noeline Rajbally
FAMPRO's Main Objectives
FAMPRO has been established to fight back when nobody else wants to. Their main focus is to protect those who can’t protect themselves regardless of age, race or financial situation! Family Protection Association SA:
- Fights in a court of law against physical abuse of woman, children and men;
- Assisting any child in need;
- Bringing perpetrators to justice;
- Govern an abused child when needed by forensic assessment in a court matter;
- Appointing curators to protect and govern children;
- Working in collaboration with DSD and SAPS to safeguard children in dire need of care and protection;
- Assisting elderly abuse;
- Assisting vulnerable victims in physically abusive marriages and relationships for example, obtaining a protection order and/or divorce order where appropriate.
- Investigations and awareness campaigns and education seminars on human trafficking and sexual exploitations;
- Alcohol and drug interventions;
- Interventions on GBV consisting of child neglect, child abuse, molestation, bullying, and grooming matters.
NPC Registration: 2021/965367/08
