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CONTENT for 2008 Jul/Aug
English Einstein Seeks African Einstein
Stephen William Hawking was born on a cold winter’s day, January 8, 1942.
 
 
 
Cover Profile - English Einstein Seeks African Einstein
Stephen William Hawking was born on a cold winter’s day, January 8, 1942. 66 years later he trekked to Africa Read More
HOTSpot News Logo - Does my bum look big in this?
Not really an issue for Rollers; but let’s face it, most off-the-rack clothing is not designed to look good when you are... Read More
HOTSpot News - Move over Robo-Cop
When the horror of thalidomide stuck in the 1960’s, the British Government was determined to make up for their inadvertent... Read More
HOTSpot News - Thumbs Up for National Week for the Deaf
The first week of September is National Week for the Deaf. Read More
HOTSpot News - Friday, 5 September ’08 is Casual Day
Rise and shine, you can dress as you may, just remember your sticker, it’s Casual Day Read More
HOTSpot News - Take a Disabled Person to Work
Isaac Maimane, a resident at the Tolokogo Self Help Centre in Soweto, came to help out the staff at Rolling Inspiration... Read More
Reader Profile - Three’s company
“It was a huge surprise as we were not expecting three. It changed how we thought about our favourite name. In fact it... Read More
Going for Gold
The 2008 Beijing Paralympics team Read More
Here’s to our heroes
“Heroes are people who accomplish the exceptional, who are pioneers or leaders in their fi eld. However, being a hero... Read More
Rolling Sport - Our Oscar
When Oscar Pistorius took to the field at the Nedbank National Championships for the Physically Disabled in Stellenbosch... Read More
Rolling Sport - Fly-fishing
The first Kwazulu-Natal Nedbank / Curamus Fly Fishing competition for the Disabled was held in May for people who had... Read More
Rolling Sport - Golf
The 2008 Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open went down to the wire with three players in contention for the coveted crown as... Read More
Rolling Sport - What does it take?
What does it take to travel the road to the Paralympic Games? Read More
Road Test - 12 step guide to vehicle rebates
For many years the government has allowed a Customs Import Duties rebate on imported vehicles and Ad Valorem Excise Duties... Read More
Reader Profile - BENJAMIN SAUL ROSMAN
Benji was born on 27 December 1985 at the Marifont Nursing Home in Pretoria at 38 weeks after my blood pressure spiked.... Read More
New & Views - Sasol pumps up patients
The stars of the Sasol South Africa Wheelchair Basketball team visited the Netcare Rehabilitation hospital in May pumping... Read More
New & Views - Disability support high on Absa’s agenda
Absa is leading the way with several initiatives for customers and employees with disabilities, creating an environment... Read More
New & Views - No Arms, No ID
After a long and arduous battle the Department of Home Affairs has finally issued an identity card to a disabled woman... Read More
New & Views - Cure in Sight?
Four patients affected by Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) have reported an improvement in their sight after under going... Read More
New & Views - Failed Experiment Brings Hope
Another experiment gone wrong may provide hope for the one million+ global sufferers of the incurable illness, Multiple... Read More
Book Review - A christian guide to fundraising.
QASA News - QASA Preparing Persons with Disabilities for the Workplace
The launch of the QASA computer training and employment projects saw a celebration on Friday 30th May at the Rod Colenbrander... Read More
QASA News - Disabled Accountants
Guarantee Trust’s Virtual Office (VO) provides Accounting Graduates up to one year work experience in a practice as part... Read More
QASA News - Care Attendant Training
QASA is embarking on a new project to deliver national Care Attendant Training. So often, Care Attendants are not given... Read More
QASA News - National Access Authority
This joint initiative by the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities (NCPPDSA) & QASA has received a mandate... Read More

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