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

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

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

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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Working towards a disability-inclusive beach in Amanzimtoti

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

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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eThekwini proposes funding for disability support and transport services in new budget

Article originally published by Inside Metros The eThekwini Municipality has proposed allocating over R2.1 million towards programmes that support people with disabilities in its 2026/27 draft budget. In addition, R13 million has been set aside to maintain the Dial-A-Ride transport service, which assists individuals with disabilities in getting around. These allocations were shared during a

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How a Recycled Shipping Container is Transforming Special Needs Care in Orange Farm

In the community of Orange Farm, a unique project has transformed a shipping container into a specialised “sensory room” designed to support children with neurodiverse needs, such as autism and ADHD. Launched by the non-profit Afrika Tikkun in partnership with Sensory-Space, this facility at the Arekopaneng Centre is the first of its kind in an

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Inclusive education moves forward with focus on access and support

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has taken another step toward strengthening inclusive education in South Africa. An Inclusive Education Stakeholders’ Meeting was held on 9 March 2026 at the DBE Conference Centre in Pretoria under the theme “Every Learner Matters.” The session brought together government officials and partner organisations to improve coordination and expand

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