The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has embarked on a program to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) headed by people with disabilities to form part of the construction of Moloto Road. By Ofentse Setimo, SABC News The agency has set aside almost R130 million to train prospective contractors from designated groups to be […]
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Disabled people can and do work in construction but often their disability is not recognised and they do not get the right support – that has to change. Back in 2018, I took part in a panel discussion at a construction industry event. I quoted an Employer Skills Survey statistic which said that around 50% of the
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Thobeka Mbane is the stylist behind the iconic Elsa Majimbo x Maison Valentino collaboration that wowed the fashion scene in 2021. It was a campaign that had everyone talking. Apart from the social media darling, Elsa, getting her first “big bag” with a luxury brand, it was a big career moment for those behind the
Nearly 25 years ago, Christian Bagg was snowboarding in Canada’s Banff National Park when he crashed and broke his back, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. “I knew right when I hit the ground that that was it,” Bagg, 45, told CNN. “I don’t ever remember having any moment where I thought I would
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Her ambition is to break the stereotypes associated with people with disabilities in the fashion and entertainment industry and to pave the way for people to also be able to achieve what she has achieved. Lebohang Monyatsi, known as Lee Elle, is South Africa’s first wheelchair runway model and was Ms Wheelchair World 1st Princess in 2017.
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Bernadette Rigney is a successful marketer, business owner and award-winning entrepreneur. She is also no stranger to the day-to-day challenges faced by people with disabilities. Bernadette was born with a rare condition called Arthrogryposis, which limits the range of motion in her hands and legs. But do not for a minute think that this stands
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Tebogo Mashatola, who was born deaf, wants to build a school for the disabled. A young Midrand resident who was born deaf hopes to change the narrative about deafness. Tebogo Mashatola is an aspiring entrepreneur who was born and raised in Kaalfontein, Midrand is a finalist in Mr Deaf SA 2020. He said that he
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A perfectly brewed cup of coffee is a big drawcard for visitors and guests to hotels and for Phumzile Mazibuko, the barista from ANEW Hotel in Hilton, making the perfect cup of coffee is where she gets a chance to come into her own! Phumzile, who has been deaf since birth, is the hotel group’s
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Sebenzile Matsebula is the founder of Motswako Office Systems. She is proof that with positive dreams and a preparation to work exceptionally hard, and prove to others that you are an entrepreneur first and foremost and successful at what you do, then disability can’t come in your way of success. Starting up a business in
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