The Masakhe Business Training for Persons with Disabilities and SMM’s was introduced in December 2022 in partnership with Ethekwini Municipality and will be rolled out in various areas across KwaZulu-Natal. By Ntandoyenkosi Dlamini, South Coast Herald Over 100 persons living with disabilities and Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are being given an opportunity to […]
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The state of the roads in our country is a poignant subject. Imagine trying to navigate it when you cannot see? Guide Dogs are trained to assist their owner to navigate challenging roads safely. By South African Guide-Dogs Association Referred to as a “country walk”, this is the area without a pavement or sidewalk which
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This year’s Disability Career Summit and Expo is likely to be a game changing event for disability in the workplace. Taking place at Nasrec on 18 & 19 May, the traditional two days of learners and graduates connecting with corporates and associations will expand into a conference with presentations, panel discussions and dialogue about pertinent
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An inspiration to many, Tracy Cohen is a freelance writer based in Cape Town. Living with cerebral palsy, she has overcome numerous challenges to live a life filled with triumphs. In her recently published book, Triumph, Cohen sheds light on the positive side of living with a disability. Cohen’s book features stories of individuals with
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I asked the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, whether she would take steps to ensure that their target of 3% people with disabilities will be met. By Michael Bagraim for IOL. It must be remembered that former Minister of Employment Mildred Oliphant set a target of 3%
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Childhood cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with almost 400,000 children diagnosed annually worldwide. By Aneesa Adams Despite being relatively rare, childhood cancer is one of the leading causes of death in high-income countries amongst children under the age of 15. Sadly, in low- and middle-income countries, many children with cancer are either not
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A new prosthetic hand powered by breathing has been developed for children and teenagers. The BBC News Oxford Researchers at the University of Oxford say the new air-powered hand is “lightweight, low maintenance and easy to use”. The device uses breathing to power a small purpose-built Tesla turbine and controls prosthetic finger movements. The findings
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Today the world celebrates International Epilepsy Day, it is celebrated on the 2nd Monday of February every year. It continues into National Epilepsy week from 13 February until 19 February. Using the #StampOutStigma, the campaign is important to raise awareness, identify treatment options, debunk myths and gain knowledge about the disease. In the workplace and
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Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the country affecting 1 in 27 South African women and thousands of men. Having performed more than 429 000 clinical breast exams, 24 441 mammograms and over 3 000 male breast examinations, one organisation is leading the charge in the fight against this
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Coronation sponsors the full tuition fee of 10 learners at Carel du Toit Centre, the only learning institution in Africa where deaf children learn to speak from diagnosis to Grade 3. Images: Jurie Senekal On International Day of Education (24 January 2023), the true meaning of inclusive education could be seen in action at the
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