DJ Scoob SA: Music as a lifeline amid MS

DJ SCOOB SA, a well-known Cape Town artist, continues to DJ while battling multiple sclerosis (MS), while his wife has started a BackaBuddy campaign to raise funds for his Ocrevus treatment.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

For Nathan Williams, aka DJ Scoob SA, DJ'ing is not just a career, it's a lifeline and passion.

In 2013, Williams's life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with MS and has been receiving treatments, which cost up to R30 000 per dose of Ocrevus infusion.

MS is a disease that causes the breakdown of the protective covering of nerves and can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms. Williams currently has secondary-progressive MS and there is no cure.

At least 20-40% of people with relapsing-remitting MS can eventually develop a steady progression of symptoms, which is known as secondary-progressive MS.

MS has affected most parts of Williams’ life and that of his family, but he remains positive with their support.