People living with disabilities—particularly women—face double the risk of gender-based violence (GBV) compared to able-bodied peers. They are uniquely vulnerable to physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse, often exacerbated by dependency on caregivers, social isolation, and communication barriers when seeking help. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Victoria Sebatli Social worker Association for Persons with Disabilities and Zandile Makenese person living with disability and GBV survivor.  

<p>People living with disabilities&mdash;particularly women&mdash;face double the risk of gender-based violence (GBV) compared to able-bodied peers. They are uniquely vulnerable to physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse, often exacerbated by dependency on caregivers, social isolation, and communication barriers when seeking help. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Victoria Sebatli Social worker Association for Persons with Disabilities and Zandile Makenese person living with disability and GBV survivor. &nbsp;</p>

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

<p>POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.</p>