Although out of sight these days, Natalie du Toit is certainly not doing nothing. THATO TINTE finds out what she’s been up to since her retirement four years ago. Legendary, determined, courageous – these words have come to be synonymous with Natalie du Toit. For more than a decade, this […]
Author: Thato Tinte
Making it count
The 2016 municipal elections are set to take place in August. THATO TINTE finds out from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) what Rolling Inspiration readers need to know Local elections are held every five years and allow South Africans the opportunity to elect a councillor who will be responsible for […]
Talent-seeker
Telkom has a new and important aim. THATO TINTE looks at how the company is distinguishing itself as an equal opportunities provider for people with disabilities People with disabilities have often experienced imbalanced career opportunities and limited employment within the country’s workforce. Thankfully, progressive companies such as Telkom are changing […]
Big walk, big heart
After 30 days and 1 390 km, TJ Njozela’s journey for wheelchairs came to a stirring end. THATO TINTE reports. In an effort to raise awareness about mobility impairments, TJ Njozela embarked on an “epic walk from Johannesburg to Cape Town” to help raise funds and buy 30 wheelchairs. The […]
Chef’s corner
The latest designs are helping to make kitchens universally accessible. THATO TINTE assesses how they measure up. It is said that the kitchen is the heart of a home – a place where the family gathers and the magic happens. With a place so synonymous with warmth, conversation and tantalising […]
Keeping up with the Awesome Foursome Emery Boys
When Chantal Emery woke up on June 28, little did she know that her quadruplets were making their way into the world. THATO TINTE follows up with this fearless mom. Chantal Emery is quadriplegic and has used a wheelchair since a car accident in 2008 left her partially paralysed from […]
Chaeli conquers Kili
Chaeli Mycroft celebrated her 21st birthday in a most unusual way – by ascending Mt Kilimanjaro. THATO TINTE reports. How many people do you know who’ve celebrated their 21st birthday on Mount Kilimanjaro? Moreover, how many female quadriplegics do you know who have ascended its summit, effectively making them world-record […]
Ready to work!
Many factors hamper people with disabilities who are trying to enter the job market. Thato Tinte looks at some exciting new initiatives. People with disabilities are often still discriminated against in the world of work, with the employment rate of skilled people with disabilities not as high as it should […]
Juiced up for life
“I see no limits in life” – these are the brave words of a precocious young man with disabilities who, together with his business partner, is making waves. He is tenacious, and she, highly driven; and together, they make a formidable team. Meet the Juzi Juice Bar owners, Lesedi Gobela […]