In a major step towards improving accessibility and service delivery, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially launched its new online disability grant application system. Starting June 2025, persons with disabilities can apply for financial support from the comfort of their own homes, eliminating the need to queue at physical offices. By Now […]
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In Soweto, Gauteng, an innovative online radio station is making significant strides in disability advocacy. Founded in 2022 by radio personality Tebogo Poopedi, known as Mr TAP, and sound designer Buhlebenkosi Mkhize (Baba Signal), Skills Village Radio aims to amplify the voices of persons with disabilities and foster inclusivity. By Rolling Inspiration Recognising the underrepresentation
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Menstrual health is not just a healthcare issue — it’s a matter of dignity, education, and inclusion. Yet for millions of South Africans, managing periods remains a monthly struggle that impacts access to school, work, and daily life. A new report has placed the cost of this ongoing crisis at an estimated R700 million annually
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Rhodes University has taken a major step toward building a more inclusive campus with the acquisition of a specially designated accessible bus to support students living with disabilities. This milestone highlights the institution’s ongoing commitment to creating an environment where every student can participate fully in university life — academically, socially, and culturally. By Rhodes
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By Myolisi Gophe/ Images Lerato Maduna for UCT News In the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Vision 2030 lies a powerful commitment: leave no one behind. While this mantra may sound aspirational, for the Disability Service, it is an everyday reality they are working tirelessly to bring to life. Over the past decade, the department
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For radio presenters with a disability this task becomes even more daunting due to the many barriers they face from fully participating in the radio broadcasting industry, including access to infrastructure and technology, as well as attitudinal barriers. The Media Online Mardi Delport is a vision-impaired radio presenter in South Africa, having worked in a
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Johannesburg empowers people with disabilities through inclusive planning The City of Johannesburg has hosted an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session for People with Disabilities (PWD) at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre. The session was part of the City’s commitment to public participation, ensuring that marginalised communities play an active role in shaping local development priorities. Recognising
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A disabled campaigner claims the disability charity RNIB has “washed its hands” of those with the most significant levels of visual impairment, after scrapping its long-established free braille transcription service. By John Pring – Disability News Service Connor Scott-Gardner (pictured), a blind campaigner from Leeds, has accused RNIB of hypocrisy and discrimination after it called
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Creating a truly inclusive learning and working environment means going beyond compliance – it requires a shift in mindset, institutional culture, and daily practice. At the University of Cape Town (UCT), the “Transformation through Disability Inclusion” course was developed to address these challenges, ensuring that all staff have the tools to create a more accessible
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El Gibbs, CEO of Disability Advocacy Network Australia, has worked remotely on and off for 25 years due to her disability. Powerd Media sat down with the disability advocate to discuss how working from home can be advantageous for people living with disability. By Emma Myers – Powerd Media What are your thoughts on the
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