In the suburbs of Kikuyu in Kenya’s Kiambu County, 29-year-old Moses Kiuna and his cousin David Gathu are fiddling with wires and electric cables in their workshop, their grandmothers’ former granary. By Sheila Mwalili/ Images: Sheila Mwalili and Anadolu Agency They have been doing this since they were children — dismantling toys, radios and TV […]
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When Imran Bodalaji was in grade nine, he dreamt of becoming a teacher – even though he was deaf and the odds were stacked against him. By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj – Live Editor IOL News Ten years after matriculating, Bodalaji, 29, has realised his dream. He recently graduated from Stellenbosch University with his BEd degree. According
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With Christmas just around the corner, you may be looking for ideas for gifts for children with intellectual disability … for a friend’s child or even your own. No need to stress. Buying gifts for children with disabilities isn’t all thatdifferent from buying for any other child. By Little Eden You need to consider the
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the decision to move the political management of socioeconomic rights of people with disabilities from the department of social welfare to the presidency is showing results. Sisanda Mbolekwa – Sowetan Live “There has been important progress to address these deficiencies, with areas of focus including advancing communication methods and developing practical
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Dr Bulela Vava – Interim National Chairperson of the Public Oral Health Forum, shares a first-hand account of the barriers disabled people face when accessing oral health care. Health-e News/Image: Yeshiel Panchia/Health-e News Dr Bulela Vava – Interim National Chairperson of the Public Oral Health Forum, shares a first-hand account of the barriers disabled people
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Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a flagship philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, just announced the Top 3 winners of the 2022 ABH awards for talented African entrepreneurs selected from 21,000 applications from all 54 African countries this year. By Africa.Com/Images: Shonaquip South Africa has been participating since inception
At least 15% of the country’s population are people with disabilities. This is according to Therina Wentzel-du Toit from the National Council of and for People With Disabilities (NCPD). Tanya Petersen – EWN But with this said, she explained that for people with disabilities finding permanent employment was a massive challenge. The challenges faced by
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Amongst the range of rights violations that women and children with disabilities have to endure, abuse ranks as the vilest. Their physical and emotional abuse and neglect, alongside sexual exploitation, including rape, should be of prime concern for all South Africans. It is a grim reality that should be brought into the open and acted
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The first astronaut — or astronauts — with a physical disability could soon be announced, according to the European Space Agency. People with physical disabilities have previously been excluded from one of the most exclusive and demanding jobs on Earth — and beyond — due to strict selection requirements. Story AFP/Images NASA/ESA Guillaume Weerts, the
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In commemorating disability month, former Bafana Bafana assistant coach and current Sekhukhune United head of development, Thabo Senong, was part of the sporting icons brought together by betting company Betway to raise awareness and give support to athletes living with disabilities. By Tshepo Ntsoelengoe – The Citizen Senong was alongside Bafana legend Lucas Radebe, Springboks legend
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