In the News

Parliamentarians call for stronger protection of people with disabilities within CPA member countries

Delegates to the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) underway in Cape Town on Tuesday called for stronger legal measures to protect the rights and participation of people with disabilities, emphasising the need for inclusive laws, effective implementation and meaningful representation, writes Jabulani Majozi. This call was made during a meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with […]

Parliamentarians call for stronger protection of people with disabilities within CPA member countries Read More »

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

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

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

Determination of one Renishaw Hills’ resident improves Scottburgh Beach inclusivity Read More »

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

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

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

Working towards a disability-inclusive beach in Amanzimtoti Read More »

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

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