Jeanet Mosia, crowned Miss South Africa Disability 2025, has left her role as an auxiliary social worker at the Free State Department of Health to study law at the University of South Africa. By Joseph Mokoaledi – Daily Sun Her move reflects deep personal experience—schooldays marked by discrimination left lasting emotional scars and fuelled her […]
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A disabled campaigner from York has successfully challenged Marks & Spencer over alleged discrimination at one of its stores — securing meaningful changes that will improve accessibility for many customers. By Dylan Connell – Yahoo News Flick Williams, a visually impaired wheelchair user, described the legal battle as a “David and Goliath fight” and a
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As South Africa marks Women’s Month with celebrations of trailblazers and leaders, the voices of women living with disabilities are still too often sidelined. Their stories reveal systemic barriers that block equal participation in the workplace and wider society. By The Good Things Guy One such voice is that of 27-year-old Lungi Mkwani from Kagiso,
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Elderly and disabled passengers in Greater Manchester can now use their concessionary bus passes at any time of day, following the removal of peak-time restrictions in a new trial. By Olivia Sheed and Kelly Ashmore – Birmingham Live Previously, those with passes – including pensioners and people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – had to
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The 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards celebrated outstanding contributions across Australia’s health and social care sectors — including two standout achievements that are redefining disability services. Winners were chosen from over 420 nominations and 24 national finalists. By Hospital Healthcare Disability Services – Individual LeadershipEmma Weatherley, CEO of the FSHD Global Research Foundation, was recognised for
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On Women’s Day, the story of Sinikiwe Kademauka stands as a powerful reminder of women’s resilience and leadership in the face of adversity. By Azriel Chimeno – MSN Born in rural Rusape, Zimbabwe, Kademauka experienced rejection and stigma from an early age due to her disability. Instead of being silenced, she channelled those challenges into
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The Northern Territory Government has launched a new Para Sport Unit within the NT Sports Academy, offering dedicated pathways for athletes with disabilities in Darwin—and across the Top End. Funded with $754,500 from the Australian Institute of Sport, and backed by NT Government and Paralympics Australia, this is the sixth Para‑sport hub nationally under the
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South Africa is launching four locally developed assistive technologies—created by and for people with disabilities—to improve access, agency, and dignity across the country. The innovations include a wearable smartphone interface (Ka‑dah) for visually impaired users, an app that translates written content into South African Sign Language (WeSignIt), a video interpreting service for deaf users (Virecom),
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eSTUDY is offering a new opportunity designed to support inclusive access to skills development. Through its Apply & Win Campaign, candidates living with disabilities stand a chance to win a R500 Takealot voucher every week for four weeks, along with exclusive bonus rewards. This campaign is open to all qualified applicants across South Africa, but
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Drivers across the UK are being urged to speak up when they see abuse of disabled parking bays at supermarkets and shopping centres. By Luke Chillingsworth & Faye Preston – MSN Reports of able-bodied people misusing accessible parking spaces are rising, with charities calling for stronger enforcement and public action. Blue Badge misuse not only
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