Rural disabled left in the dark when it comes to their rights
People living with disabilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal have very little access to information about their rights which is making their lives more difficult.
Sandile Mbili
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Dealing with depression—and finding hope—after testing positive for HIV
Psychologists say those suffering from the stigma of living with HIV/Aids are often overcome by feelings of grief, anger, shock and guilt.
Amajuba’s dilapidated district hospital gets a facelift to fight #Covid-19
A dilapidated local hospital in the rural area of KwaZulu-Natal has been upgraded to deal with the surge in Covid-19 cases as lockdown looms.
People living with disabilities in rural areas say they are overlooked
Despite constitutional protections and national initiatives like Disability Awareness Month, people with disabilities in rural areas say they are overlooked. They face ignorance and stigma in the workplace and in their communities.
Covid-19 Delays Organ Transplants but awareness drives continue
August is National Organ Donor Awareness month. The number of patients waiting for transplants continues to increase while the shortage of potential donors remains concern. Covid-19 has made this even worse.
Perceptions of masculinity stop men reporting abuse
Abuse knows no gender, and according to experts, men struggle with acknowledging their abuse due to shame and embarrassment.
Victim of mesh failure in pain as COVID-19 blocks access to treatment
Victim of botched surgical mesh implant warns against the high-risk procedure.
Vitiligo is treatable but not curable
World Vitiligo Day falls on June 25 but it will be commemorated differently this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Get creative with picky eaters at home
With daycare centres closed, and the nation in a lockdown — mealtime with toddlers can be an uphill battle as their palates and appetites develop. But it doesn’t have to be, say experts and parents.
Keep kids at home — if you can
Despite the potential Covid-19 related dangers of leaving one’s home to go shopping, many parents bring their children along because they have no other choice.
Elderly KZN social grantees happy with early payment
Taxi drivers, post office officials and social grant recipients have been adjusting to life in lockdown, with varying levels of success.
#WorldDownSyndromeDay: ‘Love your child unconditionally and take it one day at a time’
Parents speak out about their journeys in caring for a child with Down syndrome — as joyful and frustrating as it is.