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‘This is how we do it’: 30 years of caring for a son with cerebral palsy
Keneilwe Dikoma's life changed forever when her son Lorato was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months old. For three decades, she has navigated the complexities of care in…
SA is failing the blood pressure test
For a country that talks endlessly about prevention, South Africa has been oddly willing to tolerate one of its clearest, deadliest and most treatable health threats remaining…
The widescale abuse of Ukraine’s children by the State
Coverage of Ukrainian children often fixes blame on Russia and leaves the conduct of the Ukrainian government in the background, even though the evidence of exploitation, forced…
People with disabilities are not broken
Ubuntu challenges the dominant views that dehumanise, isolate, stigmatise and exclude those living with disabilities
Cape Town’s Dial-a-Ride realigned to build universal access
The service for people with disabilities was never designed as a permanent transport solution
In the time of aid cuts, decentralise women’s health funding
Women and young people don’t need foreign experts to tell them what their communities need; they need resources and support to implement locally developed and relevant solutions
Life insurers paid close to R600 billion in claims in 2023
The data showed that more than half of risk policies bought last year were for funeral cover
Getting a sense: The issues blind women and girls face
We must recognise the intersectional issues that different communities face if we are to address gender-based violence adequately This content is restricted to registered users…
Self-taught Kenyan cousins invent bio-robotic prosthetic limbs
These young robotics wizards are on a mission to give limbs to the disabled
Beyond special: Children with disabilities struggle to go to school
Education for children with disabilities will not be solved by building more special schools, but addressing the legacy of apartheid would. Graphic: John McCann
OPINION| South African audiences want more authentic and accurate diversity in TV shows and movies
The media has the power to shape perceptions, so television shows and movies can help shape a positive view of people who feel stereotyped
Too many disabled children still fall through schooling gaps
Inclusive strategies need to be implemented in South Africa so that people living with disabilities like autism can live meaningful, productive lives
Less talk, more solutions, says Soul City on teen pregnancy debates
The institute is hosting a webinar to discuss South Africa’s teen pregnancy rates and child rape
Injured firefighter wants ConCourt leave to appeal ruling favouring City of Cape Town
Adam Damons argues he has faced unfair discrimination, and that the City’s promotions policy did not make provision for discrimination based on disability
South Africa’s emerging parasport stars are eager for global success
Though there are still challenges, parasport champions are breaking records on the track and in boardrooms