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The 1st January 2025, we witnessed the deployment of the amended South African Employment Equity Act (EEA). As persons with disabilities, we must ask: what has changed for us? Are these changes in our favour? Will we benefit—or will this be another well-intentioned policy that misses the mark? And how does it differ from the

In South Africa, stroke hits hard and often. What you do in the first days and weeks matters — not only for survival, but for dignity, independence and the chance of real recovery. Mark World Stroke Day on 29 October. By Lisa Salmon – Irish News South Africa faces a heavy stroke burden: an estimated

More than 100 University of Pretoria students spent a day swapping their everyday routines for blindfolds, ear muffs and wheelchairs to experience common barriers faced by people with disabilities. The on-campus exercise formed part of the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind’s third annual Disability Walk and set out to build practical awareness of

A woman with post-traumatic stress disorder was twice refused permission to fly with her assistance dog on Air New Zealand, before reaching a confidential settlement — and the airline has now changed its rules. The case, reported by ABC News, centres on Brisbane resident and former paramedic Lisa Robinson, whose Bichon Poodle, Lilly, alerts her

Sabrina Fortune, 28, smashed her own para shot put world record to win a fourth consecutive global title in New Delhi. Competing in the F20 class, the Welsh thrower opened with 16.75m — a full metre beyond her previous best — and backed up her Paris Paralympic gold with another World Championship crown. By Will

A Monash University-led study published in JAMA Neurology finds that menopause is not linked to faster disability progression in women with relapse-onset multiple sclerosis. It is the largest study to date and helps settle earlier, conflicting evidence from much smaller cohorts. By Monash University – The National Tribune Using the MSBase Registry and data from