The Earth Centre in Roodepoort provides horse therapy to about 140 children with disabilities, most of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The organisation also teams up with underprivileged special schools like Adelaide Tambo School in Soweto to provide lessons for their students. The centre accommodates children with cerebral palsy (CP), […]
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South Africa qualifies for World Team Cup Finals
The South African men’s and women’s wheelchair tennis teams have secured spots in the 2019 BNP Paribas World Team Cup finals with wins over Kenya in Nairobi. The men’s team comprised the country’s top-ranked player, Evans Maripa, and rising star Alwande Skhosana, with Wimbledon semifinalist Kgothatso Montjane and Mariska Venter […]
Adaptive sports in South Africa
Besides adaptive sports there are also a number of other sports that, depending on your level of mobility, can still be practised despite limited mobility, including shooting, archery and table tennis. Here are some of the adaptive sports on offer in South Africa, as well as the relevant contact details: […]
Christo de Jager returns to SA Disabled Golf Open
Veteran South African golfer with a disability Christo de Jager returned to the 2018 Canon South Africa Disabled Golf Open. The 20th edition of the tournament took place at the Magalies Park Golf Club from May 13 to 18. De Jager attended for the 11th time. Reinard Schuhknecht, brand ambassador […]
A glimpse into the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Para athlete Chris Patton shares his experience of visiting Australia for the Commonwealth Games. Selected to represent South Africa in lawn bowls at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, was a huge […]
Rolling a mile in a wheelchair user’s shoes
A day can make all the difference, especially when you spend it in another person’s shoes. People are often ignorant about the challenges that others face and, to make the point, Little Eden invited Adrian Gore, group chief executive of Discovery, to spend a day in a wheelchair to commemorate National Disability Month. Little Eden is […]
Run to find a cure for SCI
The Wings for Life World Run is back! On May 6, runners and wheelchair hand cyclists from across the globe will run in support of finding a cure for spinal cord injuries (SCI). All entry fees are donated to the Wings for Life Spinal Research Foundation. The local chapter of […]
Sailing the open seas on wheels
ROLLING INSPIRATION readers have the opportunity to join the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) on the open seas. People with disabilities and those without can board the JST as crew. The first expedition will take place in February with the JST SV Tenacious sailing from the Falkland Islands to Cape Town […]
Gliding across the dance floor
Don your most stylish suit, slip into your glass slippers and join the Ball for All hosted at Voortrekker Hall on March 17, 2018. Wheelchair users and amputees are invited (along with their friends and family) to enjoy an evening of dancing, mingling and snacks! Guests of honour at the […]
The (im)possible dream?
What if you spent your entire life training for one special moment only to see that moment disappear in a heartbeat? Joey Evans was passionate about riding a motorbike from a very young age. He had overcome numerous obstacles (including a horrific accident which involved 10 years of recovery) to […]