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 […]
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Australia’s states say a looming hospital funding shortfall could put essential care at risk — and people with disabilities may feel the impact first. In a sharp escalation, premiers from both sides of politics accuse the Commonwealth of underfunding aged care, forcing hospitals to hold patients who could be discharged if places existed. When beds
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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
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South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 33.2% in Q2 2025, up from 32.9% in the previous quarter, according to Stats SA. The number of unemployed reached 8.4 million. While 19,000 jobs were created, more than 140,000 were lost, leaving total employment at 16.8 million amid a slowing economy. By South Africa Today – MSN Women
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Minstead Trust has called on businesses to employ more people with learning disabilities, arguing that inclusive hiring can help address staffing shortages and deliver long-term value for employers and staff alike. By Kieran Wiggs – DE The charity’s new push encourages firms to look beyond assumptions about capability and focus on the contribution people with
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The City of Cape Town says the recent Dial-a-Ride court case should prompt national government to act on promised improvements to disability access. The Western Cape Network on Disability brought the matter to the Western Cape High Court, citing inadequate accessibility in the service. By Top Auto In a December 2024 public letter, President Cyril
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Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, has warned that there can be no real equality without the recognition and protection of sign language rights. Speaking at a government event, he stressed that failing to embed these rights undermines access to education, justice and meaningful social participation for deaf communities. By
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New research reported by The Conversation suggests long COVID can involve neurological changes similar to those seen after a stroke or in Parkinson’s disease, rather than being simply “post-viral tiredness”. The study points to alterations in brain function that may help explain persistent symptoms such as brain fog, memory problems, dizziness, headaches and movement issues.
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A proposed Labor plan to introduce a ferry service at Perth’s Matilda Bay has raised concerns for a local disabled sailing group, which relies on calm, accessible waters and shore-based facilities to run inclusive programmes. Advocates warn that increased water traffic and changes to berthing or access could disrupt training, compromise safety, and limit participation
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At its spring graduation, the University of Cape Town (UCT) awarded honorary doctorates to two leading disability rights advocates, Dr Mohammed Cassiem D’Arcy and Shaib Chalklen. By Myolisi Gophe – UCT News Dr D’Arcy, an activist and scholar, has long advanced the rights of persons with disabilities through both grassroots organising and academic work. His
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