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Author: Emilie Olifant
LGBTI with disabilities: the reality
Although the constitution offers people of all sexual orientations the same rights, discrimination remains prevalent – especially among the LGBTI community with disabilities The South African Constitution was the first in the world to prohibit unfair discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, which guarantees equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Youthfulness: more than meets the eye
You don’t need a complicated skincare routine to stay young. It can be as simple as trying something new today One sunny morning, you look into the mirror and see a line cracking down like the crater of doom from the corner of your eye towards your slightly saggy cheek....
My X matters
Political parties should be held to their promises, but we should also be asking the right questions. When you made your mark, how did you effect change this election season? While it is equally important for us – the voters – to have made our mark next to a political...
Sona: lest we forget the disabled
In the 2019 state of the nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke about the empowerment of women, youth and society as a whole, with no mention at all of people with disabilities. Why should people escalate their concerns before something can be done about it? Why don’t individuals who are […]
The truth about entrepreneurship
With the continued lack of employment for people with disabilities, entrepreneurship can offer a great alternative for earning an income. However, it is not always as romantic as it seems They told us we would be our own bosses, earn a lot of money and become wealthy. They never told […]
Obesity – do you have a choice?
For most people, their weight is a lifestyle choice. With a few small changes, you can say goodbye to being overweight! To begin your weight-loss journey, you need to understand how your metabolism works, as it has the biggest impact on your weight. Metabolism refers to the speed at which […]
When you have a disability
Before you are disabled, You are first a man or a woman; You may be intellectual or may be illiterate; You may be independent or live on social security; You may be a breadwinner or dependent on family; You will worry about what you will eat the next day When...
How self-confident are you?
Before you answer this question, you ought to understand what confidence really means. Confidence isn’t something that can be learned, like a set of rules. It is a state of mind. Positive thinking, general knowledge and talking to other people are all useful tools to help improve or boost your...
Entrepreneurship: a pipe dream?
Self-employment is a means to earn a living and offers more independence and flexibility. But is it a realistic option for the 99 percent of unemployed South Africans with disabilities? Being an entrepreneur can be liberating for many people. However, it comes with its own challenges, especially if you’re an...