wheelchair Archives

‘Differently-abled people deserve good lives,’ says activist

An activist, who has first-hand experience, believes differently-abled people should get to enjoy life like ‘normal people’ as the country continues to mark Disability Rights Awareness month. Khuselwa Mkhosana, 32, is an activist for what she terms “uniquely-abled” people. She…

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November 17, 2021

Paraplegic soccer player turned coach bogged down without motorised chair

After an injury robbed Ndumiso Phungula of a career as a soccer player, he is now determined to make it as a coach. Managing his team from the side lines in a wheelchair, the man known as Mqeqeshi to local fans is appealing for help to make him more mobile and achieve his dreams.

The revival of wheelchair basketball

Thabo Ntsoeu has never been able to walk but this hasn't stopped him from being a sportsman. Basketball is the only sport he has known and recently he has committed to reviving a team for wheelchair basketball in Botshabelo.