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‘Differently-abled people deserve good lives,’ says activist

An activist, who has first-hand experience, believes differently-abled people should get to enjoy life like ‘normal people’ as the country continues to mark Disability Rights Awareness month. Khuselwa Mkhosana, 32, is an activist for what she terms “uniquely-abled” people. She…

LililtaG

November 17, 2021

Free State taxi passengers ignoring Covid-19 precautions, say drivers

Despite national regulations for public transport, taxi passengers in the Free State are refusing to wear masks and sanitise their hands. The taxi association in Botshabelo is calling on passengers to adhere to regulations as Covid-19 infections continue in the province.

Teboho

November 25, 2020

Public transport hours extended under level 4 restrictions

The use of masks when travelling is compulsory, and Metrorail is still off the table — but the Transport Minister assures that these difficult decisions are made to ‘preserve human life’. By Kalayvani Nair.

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May 1, 2020

Grotesque road conditions make it undrivable

Residents in rural Limpopo are struggling to access health care services because of the poor road conditions. Many, including the elderly who need chronic medication, have resorted to walking about 20km to get to their local clinic. “I thought I…

‘Differently-abled people deserve good lives,’ says activist

Free State taxi passengers ignoring Covid-19 precautions, say drivers

Public transport hours extended under level 4 restrictions

Grotesque road conditions make it undrivable

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