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WHEELCHAIR USER SERVES HER COMMUNITY AS A PRIVATE CLINIC OWNER

Oct 28, 2020

People with disabilities rise to the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge

Oct 28, 2020

ARTSABILITY 2020 SHIFT ONLINE

Oct 29, 2020

Black artists with disabilities call for greater inclusion in hip-hop

Oct 29, 2020

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WHEELCHAIR USER SERVES HER COMMUNITY AS A PRIVATE CLINIC OWNER

28 Oct 2020

By Seema Johannes Seabela A wheelchair user from Kanyamazane township, east of Mbombela, Mpumalanga province, is on the front lines of health care as the owner of Asiphileni private clinic. Bongiwe Malope, aka Sister B, underwent nursing training in...

INSTALMENT 8: Mental health and the way forward in South Africa

29 Oct 2020

This brings to conclusion the mental health series published for the month of October....

INSTALMENT 7: Mental health and environmental factors

29 Oct 2020

Environmental factors pertaining to mental health in the South African context is here briefly...

INSTALMENT 6: Mental health and legal factors

29 Oct 2020

Mental health and legal factors are discussed here in terms of legislation, challenges, and...

ARTSABILITY 2020 SHIFT ONLINE

29 Oct 2020

The ArtsAbility Festival, presented annually by UNMUTE Dance Company, is Africa’s premier inclusive arts...

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Black artists with disabilities call for greater inclusion in hip-hop

29 Oct 2020

Ebonique Little, Contributing Writer From an early age, artist with cerebral palsy Leroy Moore Jr. said he recognized the limited opportunities for people with disabilities. Now, he and a collective of 800 musicians, poets and visual artists are shifting...

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23 Sep 2020

Cyclists ride to raise awareness for Down syndrome

1 Sep 2020

By Aphiwe Bulo Down Syndrome South Africa (DSSA) hosted a provincial charity ride to...

ALBINISM COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM DIGNITY PACKS DONATIONS

29 Aug 2020

By Johannes Seabela Persons with albinism in the eMalahleni area in Mpumalanga province are benefitting from...

Tembisa businessman wins 2020 1Life Life Changer Award

29 Aug 2020

By Nkhensani Hlungwani A 57-year-old businessman from Tembisa, a township north of Kempton Park in...

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Disabled surfer from Khayelitsha wins big at GSport Awards

11 Sep 2020

By Kirsten Jacobs A disabled surfer from Khayelitsha is making waves, and has recently been awarded the Ministerial Recognition of Excellence Award at the Gsport Awards on Monday, August 31. Noluthando Makalima (31) was given this top honour at...