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Chikunga calls for bold action to make quality education accessible to learners with disabilities

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By: SAnews.gov.za Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for urgent action to remove the barriers that continue to prevent learners with disabilities from accessing quality education and meaningful employment opportunities. Delivering the keynote address at the Recreation Aid Foundation (RAF) Graduation Ceremony in Soshanguve, north of […]

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Determination of one Renishaw Hills’ resident improves Scottburgh Beach inclusivity

In the News /

By: Mid South Coast Rising Sun Picture from: GoodThingsGuy on Instagram Rather than slowing down, she embraced new challenges. Scottburgh Main Beach has become a more inclusive destination thanks to the determination of one Renishaw Hills resident and adaptive sports advocate, Sue Martin. She successfully raised the funds needed to secure a specialist beach wheelchair

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Novalis House gives adults with intellectual disabilities a place to thrive

In Focus /

By Zanele Mfaba, Midrand Reporter The residence and workshop centre in Blue Hills offers people living with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to experience things they have shied away from. Adults living with intellectual disabilities often face challenges that are far beyond their condition, including misunderstanding, social isolation and little to no access to appropriate support

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South Africa Confronts Mental Health Crisis: SAFMH Launches Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month

In the News /

By: Ubuntu Times The South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) has launched its annual Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month campaign, drawing attention to the country’s chronic underfunding of mental health services. With only 5% of the national health budget dedicated to mental health, experts warn that 90% of South Africans living with mental health conditions

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Lumu CBO gives hope to vulnerable children

In Focus /

By: Aphiwe Nkutha, Southern Courier A Johannesburg South community organisation is supporting disadvantaged children with food, clothing and care, while calling on the public to help families facing poverty and disability challenges. The Lumo Community-Based Organisation is seeking assistance from the public to help continue its work of supporting vulnerable children in communities around Johannesburg

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Support Guide-Dogs’ Every Step Matters campaign

Disability, In Focus /

By: Boksburg Advertiser The campaign highlights the work of the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind’s Orientation and Mobility Department. When last did you have to think before taking a step? For most people, walking is automatic. However, for someone who is visually impaired, every step requires decision-making, awareness and confidence. It’s this reality

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Working towards a disability-inclusive beach in Amanzimtoti

Disability, In the News /

By: Vusi Mthalane, South Coast Sun Photo: rolling_with_reece on Instagram The sports centre will have action soccer, action cricket, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, blind soccer and blind cricket. Wesley Smith and his son Reece have big plans of turning Amanzimtoti into the most disability-friendly venue in the country through One Beach, a programme spearheaded by

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The Disability Employers Often Overlook

In the workplace /

By Joanie Prinsloo, Dispute Resolution Official at Consolidated Employers Organisation (CEO SA) What if your employment equity reports are incomplete? What if your organisation already employs persons with disabilities, yet your workforce analysis suggests otherwise? For many employers, disability remains associated with visible and physical impairments. However, South African labour law recognises that disability extends

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Improving access to public education for learners with disabilities

In Focus, Industry News /

By: Department of Basic Education RSA Did you know that more than 7,000 children of compulsory school-going age are currently attending community-based special care centres, where support is primarily provided by caregivers and where structured teaching and formal learning programmes remain limited? Many of these children are learners with intellectual disabilities who require increased educational

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DP World Expands Lions Partnership to Support Women’s Blind Team

In the News /

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – 11 JUNE 2026: DP World has expanded its partnership with the Central Gauteng Lions to support the DP World Lions Women’s Blind Team, reinforcing its commitment to making cricket more accessible and inclusive in South Africa. Announced at the DP World Wanderers Stadium, the expanded partnership will see DP World become

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