Multiple Sclerosis
TREATMENT

Before deciding on an MS treatment, you should fully explore your options with your doctor. He or she can recommend the best MS treatment for you.
Multiple Sclerosis
SUPPORT GROUPS

MSSA is proud to offer a platform that informs MSer's on various Support Group Platforms.
Multiple Sclerosis
LIFESTYLE

MS Tips - Manage yourself and your MS well, and you will be in control of the situation.

History of MSSA
The Multiple Sclerosis Society was founded in 1966 by Dr Geoffrey Dean in Port Elizabeth which eventually lead to the 3 existing branches countrywide. MSSA Western Cape, MSSA Inland and MSSA KZN.
At 85 years of age Dr Geoffrey Dean received the Investiture of CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) from the Queen of England. It was bestowed on him largely due to his MS research and the significant role he played in putting South Africa on the MS map. Dr Geoffrey passed away on the 7 September 2009 at the age of 90.
The Life of Dr Geoffrey Dean, CBE – as written by his son, John
Geoffrey Dean was born on 5 Dec 1918 in Wrexham, Wales. He was the son of Richard Dean, who was a manager at the local Westminster Bank. He has two younger sisters Pauline and Helen Dean. His sister Pauline also became a doctor and practised as a Catholic missionary for many years in Nigeria and Kenya.