From tears to wonderful – a mother shares her story on raising a child with autism
A mother was devastated when she learned her daughter was autistic. With support and education raising her daughter is challenging, but ‘wonderful.’
Sandile Mbili
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Post-term pregnancies and tradition – an uncomfortable experience for many women
Some rituals can harm a woman's feeling of self worth as pregnancies past the 42 week date and families seek solutions.
Living with the incurable sexually transmitted disease, the Herpes Simplex Virus
Those living with this incurable STI share their experiences, and remind readers why condoms are still the best form of protection.
This young man wants you to know that diabetes is not an older person’s disease
Diagnosed in his 20s, Philasande Zungu quickly had to come to terms with living with diabetes. The initial shock has turned into a determination to educate others.
Paraplegic soccer player turned coach bogged down without motorised chair
After an injury robbed Ndumiso Phungula of a career as a soccer player, he is now determined to make it as a coach. Managing his team from the side lines in a wheelchair, the man known as Mqeqeshi to local fans is appealing for help to make him more mobile and achieve his dreams.
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.
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.