Muzikayise (Muzi) Pooe sings with passion. Born without arms or legs, he saw the challenge that life presented him as an obstacle to triumph over. Realising that it was about how he perceived his own situation, Muzi changed the course of his life. Music became a way for Muzi to […]
Disability
Second Global Disability Summit to accelerate progress
The second-ever global meeting between disability organisations took place on 16 and 17 February 2022 with the Global Disability Summit (GDS). Hosted by the International Disability Alliance, Norway and Ghana governments, the event aimed to accelerate the much-needed progress towards the fulfilment of the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. […]
Businesses need to do more for people with disabilities
Despite rigorous legislation aimed at providing equal opportunities in the workplace for people with disabilities, businesses have failed to fully integrate the community. Linda Christensen writes.. The progressive South African employment equity legislation has not gone far enough to enable people with disabilities to be fully integrated into workplaces and […]
Disability community wellbeing during lockdown
Researchers surveyed the disability community to determine their financial and emotional wellbeing since the start of the global pandemic and national lockdown. Their findings call for more inclusion The COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdown haven’t left a stone unturned. No one has been immune to the impact the pandemic and […]
Paralympic Games kick off with a big week for sport
On Tuesday, 24 August 2021, the Paralympic Games officially started with the opening ceremony. Although spectators aren’t allowed into the arenas due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the opening ceremonies for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games as lively and vibrant. TeamSA, consisting of 34 athletes, was led into the ceremony by […]
Women bear the brunt of lockdown
As South Africans celebrate the women in their lives during the month of May, one of the country’s leading corporate wellness experts takes a serious look at what working mothers and women in general have sacrificed this past year. “During lockdown, women’s responsibilities as primary caretakers in the home increased […]
Enterprise development with the help of BBBEE
Businesses can score big on their BBBEE Scorecard by supporting NPOs and business owners with disabilities. RUSTIM ARIEFDIEN explains how The Enterprise and Supplier Development element of the BBBEE Scorecard carries the most points. There is a maximum of 44 points that a company can earn made up of 26 […]
Happily ever after on wheels
Navigating a relationship after a spinal cord injury can be tough, so JODIE KROONE interviewed some happy couple on their experiences. Article written by Mariska Morris Relationships are tough whether it is sharing your most vulnerable, intimate and secret moments or debating who is responsible for the dishes. Throw in a […]
Scoring big with learnerships
Companies and people with disabilities can greatly benefit from learnerships as Rustim Ariefdien points out Of all the elements that comprise the BBBEE Scorecard, skills development is one of the more expensive as many companies view it as an expense rather than an investment. Businesses are required to spend 3,5 […]
Change your thoughts, transforms living life
Rolling Inspiration reader, Danielle Richardson has a speech impediment. She submitted a poem about how she came to terms with her disability. Here is her story: Belief starts with us, it affects our mindset, emotionally, mentally and physically. Speech is similar; it’s energetical. There came a time in my rehabilitation […]