Latest articles on Disabled People

We fail children living with disabilities

Article Vanessa Japtha - 6 Mar 2020

Despite commendable work and persistent battles, not enough is being done for these learners

New copyright law will benefit South Africans with disabilities

Article Denise Rosemary Nicholson - 18 Sep 2019

South Africa's new Copyright Amendment Bill could help the country take an important step in tackling its own “book famine

Listen to the voices of women with disabilities

Article Juan Bornman - 25 Aug 2019

Women with communication disabilities are more likely to be victims of violence. But technological communication aids can help them speak out

The accidental record-breaker

Article Luke Feltham - 2 Aug 2019

Mpumelelo Mhlongo is crushing it on the global stage, and has his eye on a third world record

No school for 600 000 children

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Nov 2018

The education department should provide free, inclusive education for disabled children and support their caregivers

Community Conservation and Resilience

Article Sipho Kings - 21 Sep 2018

Winner: Aller River Pilot Project

Graduation ceremonies a success

Article Advertising Supplement - 8 Jun 2018

Autumn graduation ceremonies fairly conducted

Queerness, desire and disability

Article Carl Collison - 21 Feb 2017

Queer people with disabilities face double discrimination when it comes to sex.

Where queer and disabled intersect

Article Carl Collison - 14 Feb 2017

There’s already a stigma attached to being queer. Add a disability and there’s this ‘assumption that you need to be protected from desire’.

Universities’ inclusion of disabled students is limited

Article Oliver Mutanga - 27 Jan 2017

Universities must move beyond measuring inclusion based only on the number of students with disabilities they have enrolled each year.

Traditional leaders ‘scared’ of disabled people

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Nov 2015

Disabled people in rural areas say that "negative attitudes, lack of patience, are barriers to accessing justice in the traditional courts".

Players in the pound seats

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Apr 2015

Wheelchair tennis is grounded in clumsy mobility, but its popularity is soaring in South Africa.

Intellectually disabled women in India ‘treated worse than animals’

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Dec 2014

A recent report says that intellectually disabled women in India are routinely locked up in institutions where they are "treated worse than animals".

Disabled children face uphill education battle

Article Mia Malan & Bhekisisa Team - 23 Sep 2014

Even though the Constitution guarantees disabled children the right to education, many don't go to school, or have great difficulty in doing so.

Mountain bike technology behind off-road wheelchair

Article Staff Reporter - 13 May 2014

Build mountain bike technology into a wheelchair and suddenly the hills open up to the handicapped, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

Special Reports

Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing