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DUT embraces diversity through inclusive adaptation
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has consistently demonstrated its commitment to supporting students living with disabilities and fostering inclusivity and diversity within the university

Blind student sees success at Wits
Kabelo Motaphi Kekana, a first-year law student at the University of the Witwatersrand, is demonstrating that disability is no barrier to success. Wits University News

Superpowers for disability access
Thanks to the global tech revolution, support for people with disabilities has expanded exponentially in recent years. Now, more than ever, the potential for a

Dobsonville disability awareness inspires an inclusive community
The Department of Social Development calls on people living with disabilities to utilise services offered to support individuals and families at Kopanong Center. Itumeleng Modiba

Midmar Mile 2025
Swimmers from Joburg’s Mandeville Para Swimming Club had another good year at the Midmar Mile. The Midmar Mile is held annually at a dam near

Elections 2024: Little accommodation for blind and visually impaired
By Niémah Davids – UCT News A research study led by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Including Disability in Education in Africa (IDEA), which

Miss SA launches education initiative for people living with disabilities
Miss SA Mia le Roux has launched a programme to empower individuals living with disabilities by offering them opportunities for education and skills development. By

CUT’s disability unit looks to become more inclusive
Going to university after finishing matric can be a scary shift of change, especially for students living with disabilities. But not for top achiever, Kananelo

NCPD’s successful 30th anniversary Casual Day outstanding photo competition
The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has now ended its milestone 30th anniversary Casual Day Campaign that saw record numbers of

Emirates set to become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™
Emirates has launched an inspiring journey to officially become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, inviting customers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience Emirates’

December joy for Muhluri
Muhluri Leano Sbanesihle Langa, a little girl from Annadale in Polokwane is a lively toddler who is thriving with her first set of prosthetic equipment

UCT’s Division of Disability Studies celebrates 21 years
“Disability is articulated as a struggle, an unnecessary burden that one must overcome to the soundtrack of a string of crescendo. But disabled lives are

International Day of Persons with Disabilities – 3 December
2024 Theme: Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future The leadership of persons with disabilities is epitomised by the

KZN Blind and Deaf Society champions inclusivity through adapted film screenings
As part of its celebration of Disability Awareness Month, the KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society has been hosting a special screening of Eubulus Timothy’s film,

Call for inclusivity of people with disabilities
The inclusion of people living with disabilities should not be a topic addressed only once a year during International Disability Month. This is the view
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