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.
People living with disabilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal have very little access to information about their rights which is making their lives more difficult.
Psychologists say those suffering from the stigma of living with HIV/Aids are often overcome by feelings of grief, anger, shock and guilt.
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.
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.
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.
Abuse knows no gender, and according to experts, men struggle with acknowledging their abuse due to shame and embarrassment.
Victim of botched surgical mesh implant warns against the high-risk procedure.
World Vitiligo Day falls on June 25 but it will be commemorated differently this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
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.Â
Taxi drivers, post office officials and social grant recipients have been adjusting to life in lockdown, with varying levels of success.
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