Pick n Pay, in partnership with QASA, was able to provide a nine-year old with a brand new wheelchair. The need for a wheelchair was brought to the attention of Pick n Pay by staff. The family reside in the Princess Plots Informal Settlement, in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. “This wheelchair has […]
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Career opportunities with further studies
Congratulations to Solomon Sedibane who passed his short course in Supervisory Management Skills from the University of Pretoria. As a beneficiary of the QASA Education Fund, Solomon was able to participate in the short course. “I would like to thank QASA for the opportunity provided to me with Education Fund […]
Making something of myself
Letitia Kamfer is a former QASA Work Readiness Programme candidate who has achieved success after completing the programme. She thanks the organisation for the role it played in her success. “I don’t know where to start, because QASA has changed the way I look at life,” Letitia says. “I was […]
A stepping stone to success
Khuliso David Nelwalani participated in the QASA Work Readiness Programme (WRP). He shares his experience and thanks. “It has been a wonderful journey since the first day that I was introduced at QASA,” Khuliso says. “I started with the three-month WRP. It really was a stepping stone that helped me […]
Back on the road
Colland Johnathan Landman received new tyres for his power wheelchair from QASA. He thanks the organisation for their support: “I just want to thank QASA for all the support that they give. I applied for new tyres, because that’s my transport. Thanks to QASA, I can now get back on […]
Beloved QASA Driver retires
After a decade, Jacob Maboa has retired as driver for the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA). Based in Johannesburg, at the David Lewis Lodge, Jacob drove the QASA executives who visited the region on business, and the members or travellers staying at the lodge. He also performed other transport-related […]
First-ever wheelchair
QASA donated a wheelchair to Rudi Aspeling. Of the donation, he says: “I greatly appreciate the wonderful opportunity and privilege of owning my first wheelchair. I’ve been in a wheelchair for 25 years due to an overdose of medication at the age of 12, which left me a spastic quadriplegic […]
QASA prospers despite challenges
Despite the many obstacles in the last year, QASA is still going strong. Most notably, the organisation saw a growth in its finances – something few organisations can claim following a year in lockdown. During the virtual QASA Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, 18 September 2021, treasurer Richard Barron […]
Celebrating Fathers with SCIs
To commemorate Father’s Day on Sunday, 20 June 2021, QASA held a lucky draw. The winner was awarded a R1 500 Checkers voucher (also redeemable at Shoprite). To enter, the children of father’s with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) had to post a photo to social media with a short description […]
Dan Kekana Passes
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dan Kekana, who served as provincial chairperson for Disabled People South Africa (DPSA) for several years. He was a disability rights activist and will be sorely missed by the disability community. Our condolences to his friends and family. We […]