May 12, 2026

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 explored how blind and visually impaired South Africans experienced casting their ballot during the 2024 general elections, has revealed there’s much work to be done to adequately accommodate their special […]

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 Modiegi Mashamaite – The SowetanLive “When I was crowned Miss SA last year, I dedicated myself to being a voice for those who, like me, have experienced the challenges of

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 Raleting, who recently enrolled for Information Technology (IT) at the Central University of Technology (CUT). Clement Matroos – Bloemfontein Courant Raleting was diagnosed with cerebral palsy from an early age

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 involvement and thousands of powerful moments captured through its #ISeeYou photographic competition. The 2024 campaign, themed “I See You,” successfully built upon three decades of promoting inclusion and visibility for

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’ seamless services and personalised hospitality, making travel more accessible for all. The inaugural designation is set to be formally awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards

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 thanks to the Star Foundation and Jumping Kids. Muhluri was born with fibular Hemimelia, a congenital condition that results in the absence of the fibula – the most common form

“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 multi-faceted – brimming with personality, pride, ambition, love, empathy and wit.” – Sinead Burke By Niémah Davids On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on Tuesday, 3 December, disability

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 global disability rights movement’s slogan “Nothing About Us Without Us”. It connotes the basic requirements of participation, representation and inclusion and calls for persons with disabilities to actively shape the