disability

President’s broken promise leaves disabled kids desperate

Our Health

The founder of Tembisa’s only care facility for children with disabilities is confused after land promised to them by the president has not materialised.

Marcia Zali
February 20, 2019

Disabled child refused a place at school

Our Health

Out of the 32 schools that offer support to learners with cerebral palsy in Gauteng, an official at the Ekurhuleni district office has allegedly turned one family away, telling them there was no school suitable for their four-year-old with special needs.

Marcia Moyana
January 29, 2019

Disabled university students: Doomed without support

Our Health

Disabled students at universities around the country, whose special needs are not adequately accommodated, could end up dropping out.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 17, 2019

Disabled youth uses practical skills to raise funds

Our Health

Young adults with learning disabilities or physical challenges - often ridiculed and shamed – are the focus of a Tembisa training centre developed to address their specific needs.

Marcia Moyana
January 9, 2019

Disability activist on a drive to get people to walk in her shoes

Health, Women's Health

Masingita Masungu is embarking on an epic journey from Cape Town to Cairo to celebrate Africa’s diversity as she spreads her message: "Walk in my shoes".

Pontsho Pilane
December 31, 2018

Rape of disabled teen uncovered after four years

Gender Based Violence, Our Health

LIMPOPO - A 47-year-old mentally disabled man accused of raping an 18-year-old mentally disabled woman four years ago has been released on bail ahead of his next court appearance in January.

Mogale Mojela
December 12, 2018

NGO builds wheelchair ramps in Limpopo homes

Our Health

Health activists are striving to improve the lives of disabled children in a Limpopo village by renovating their homes.

Mogale Mojela
November 23, 2018

Too few schools for disabled kids

Our Health

It’s Tuesday afternoon on a dusty street of Kanana Park near Orange Farm in Gauteng. Fistos plays with other children until his mother calls him. Fistos doesn’t miss any communication with his mom, Cynthia Cutshwa (38). They understand each other.

Ramatamo
November 1, 2018

Hardships of caring for a mentally ill parent

Our Health

FREE STATE - Seipati Radimo (21) says caring for her mentally ill mother affects her school performance by causing her to lose focus.

Teboho
October 23, 2018

Beauty contest for disabled rural women a hit

Our Health

LIMPOPO - As results of a huge number of participants and attendance drawn by a beauty contest staged to empower and uplift rural women living with various disabilities, the organisers have promised to make the contest an annual event.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
October 18, 2018

Thousands of disabled youth not in school

News, Our Health

There are more than 500 000 children with disabilities who are not attending school - this is according to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

Graeme
October 16, 2018

Rural disabled women shine in beauty contest

News

LIMPOPO - After realising that most disabled women in rural areas have extremely limited opportunities, a company known as Unique Me - which strives to empower disabled people - hosted a beauty contest for disabled women.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 21, 2018

Hospice ‘scammers’ take public for a ride

News

A group, posing as representatives from the South African Hospice, are currently going door-to-door in Johannesburg scamming people out of their money.

Amy Green
July 27, 2018

World first for SA: All-access for blockbuster TB drug

News

South Africa made history on Monday when the health department announced that all drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients will be eligible to receive the new medicine, bedaquiline, becoming the first country to do so.

Amy Green
June 19, 2018

Mentally ill man left alone after mom’s death

Health, News, Our Health

LIMPOPO – The plight of a 27-year-old mentally and physically handicapped man from Mpheni village, outside Louis Trichard is growing increasingly worse as nobody is looking after him and a loan shark retains possession of his social grant card.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 7, 2018

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