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...
Author: Emilie Olifant
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...
Empowerment remains a dream
There is still a long way to go before people with disabilities are empowered. The term “empowerment” refers to measures designed to increase the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people and communities. As an action, empowerment refers to both the process of self-empowerment and the professional support, enabling people […]
Injustice must stop
When any kind of injustice occurs, we need to fight for our rights. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were done wrong, but the other party made the situation seem like they were the victim? Twelve months ago, I bought a used car online from J&J […]
The quest for true love
Many of us desire a long-lasting romantic relationship, but you don’t need a partner in life to be complete Love is one of the most profound emotions known to human beings. There are many kinds of love, but, for most of us, it finds expression through a romantic relationship with […]