As June comes to a close, we commemorate 15 months in lockdown. Understandably, people are struggling with their mental health. We are exhausted by the news and information on the pandemic, concerned for friends and family, and isolated from the people we love. Coping with all this stress, anxiety and […]
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Will you survive entrepreneurship?
Nicholas Smit runs a tutoring company called Straight A Tutors as well as the wheelchair accessories company Smergos. He is a motivational speaker on issues of disability, mathematics, creativity and entrepreneurship. He shares with us his experience of being an entrepreneur Many people have a romantic notion of entrepreneurship, which […]
Tips on getting hired if you have a disability
Finding employment can sometimes be tough. It often involves sifting through messages of rejection and attending a few unsuccessful interviews before you finally get a call or email to say, ‘Welcome aboard’. For people with disabilities, it can be harder still to find a job. Even though employers cannot legally […]
Tips to help fight depression without medication
Journalism student Thulisile Gadebe discusses the topic. Depression can be caused by many factors, including traumatic experiences, such as losing a job, being diagnosed with an illness or divorce. Many people who suffer from depression neglect basic daily activities and things they used to do. Life becomes stagnant. Most people often […]