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Unpacking TRA’s oncology gap cover and benefits

2026-10-07

Learn how TRA oncology gap cover helps cover cancer treatment shortfalls, co-payments, scans, oncology benefits and female cancer cover options.

Prioritising Women’s Health and Financial Security: How Cancer Cover Helps

2026-08-13

Health and Financial Well-Being with TRA’s Female Cancer Cover The cost of cancer treatment in South Africa reaches into the hundreds of thousands of rand once surgery and oncology care are billed, and your medical aid carries only part of it. Two gaps are left behind. The first is the shortfall between what specialists charge […]

The History of Mother’s Day: Where Did It Originate?

2025-05-01

Have you ever wondered about the history of Mother’s Day? In South Africa, Mother’s Day is celebrated each year on the second Sunday in May, similar to the United States and several other countries. While many of us celebrate with her favourite flowers and breakfast in bed, the origins of this beloved day stretch far […]

6 Exciting Benefits from the TRA Assist App

2025-01-23

TRA has partnered with MobiMed to bring you the TRA Assist App, designed to provide exciting and essential services to all TRA Gap Cover and Female Cancer Cover policyholders, regardless of the option chosen. TRA Assist App Powered by MobiMed When you sign up for this app, add as much information as possible under your […]

Navigating the Claims Process with TRA

2023-10-13

As a trusted gap cover provider across South Africa, TRA continues to stand out as a reliable industry expert, helping individuals and families bridge the financial gaps left by traditional medical aid schemes. Understanding how to navigate the claims process with TRA is paramount to ensure you get the best experience with us and every […]

5 of The Most Common Cancers in South African Women

2023-06-05

Following a cancer diagnosis, many changes follow, but the transition period can be eased slightly with health and financial planning. Cancer is a serious health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. In South Africa, cancer is a major public health issue and is responsible for a significant number of deaths each year. Cancer is […]

Navigating Medical Claims During Pregnancy: TRA’s Financial Planning Guide for New Moms

2023-05-09

With pregnancy and the birth of your child, you undergo many life-changing experiences that maternity brings with it. This time can also come with a lot of financial stress and medical aid claims as you account for a new little human. Without the right structures in place, managing your finances while you are pregnant can […]

Uterine Cancer – Don’t Mistake The Signs!

2023-05-02

Mother-of-two Kelly Pendry, 42, made headlines news on BBC News, on March 6, with a heartfelt appeal to women to take control of their own health and not ignore the warning signs that could point to more serious illness. In 2016, after her second pregnancy, she began experiencing heavy, persistent bleeding coupled with debilitating abdominal […]

The silent killer stalking women – Ovarian cancer cases set to rise

2023-02-14

By Liana Shaw When my neighbour, 45, began experiencing abdominal discomfort coupled with excessive bloating, it was attributed to digestive issues. Upon her physician’s recommendation, she introduced a probiotic supplement into her diet, with little to no result. Eight months later, she passed away, leaving behind a husband and two teenage daughters. Sadly, for her, […]

Handling a Cancer Diagnosis: How Having Female Cancer Cover Can Help

2023-02-06

A cancer diagnosis is one of those unexpected things that can happen in the blink of an eye, and at a given moment, many changes follow. How you navigate it can be determined by a few factors, one of which is the financial stress the news can bring with it. Medical cover is of the […]