insert_link Health / Medical Ohangwena Governor calls for respect for people with disabilities Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa (Photo: X) Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has urged that people with disabilities be treated with respect and dignity. Speaking at a seminar in Ongenga, she emphasized the need for greater inclusivity and understanding in all spheres of society. The event, which concludes tomorrow, brings together participants from across the region to discuss disability-related issues and promote empowerment. Governor Hamutumwa highlighted that fostering a culture of respect […] today10 September, 2025
insert_link Lifestyle Deaf and hard-of-hearing students need more support from their universities – South Africa study Students who are Deaf or hard of hearing may feel isolated. Jorge Elizaquibel By Tonny Nelson Matjila, University of South Africa Adjusting to university life tends to be tough no matter who you are. But what happens when deafness makes the usual demands even more difficult? Deaf students or those who are hard of hearing need extra accessibility measures to ensure they’re able to participate in even […] today23 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa Academics with disabilities: South African universities need an overhaul to make them genuinely inclusive Academics with disabilities need support to ensure they’re fully included in university life. LumiNola By Sibonokuhle Ndlovu, University of Johannesburg Very little research has been conducted about academics with disabilities working in South African universities. This means their stories, and the challenges they face in the daily demands of their jobs, are not often told. Sibonokuhle Ndlovu, who holds a PhD in education and lectures on the […] today23 April, 2024
