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.  

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;

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.

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.

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The digital divide in South Africa is heavily influenced by deep-rooted socioeconomic factors. For the country’s roughly 3.5 million people living with disabilities (accounting for approximately 6.6% of the population), this divide is exponentially wider. In a highly digitized landscape, individuals with disabilities face structural barriers that create severe digital exclusion. Kefentse Mkhari spoke to Latchean Mhlanga - Disability inclusion project lead, inclusive workplace at Afrika Tekkun and Lewis Nzimande - The National Executive Director for the South African National Council for the Blind

The digital divide in South Africa is heavily influenced by deep-rooted socioeconomic factors. For the country&rsquo;s roughly 3.5 million people living with disabilities (accounting for approximately 6.6% of the population), this divide is exponentially wider. In a highly digitized landscape, individuals with disabilities face structural barriers that create severe digital exclusion. Kefentse Mkhari spoke to Latchean Mhlanga - Disability inclusion project lead, inclusive workplace at Afrika Tekkun and Lewis Nzimande - The National Executive Director for the South African National Council for the Blind

Determining the digital divide amongst people with disabilities in South Africa

A detailed dossier compiled by insiders at the Limpopo Legislature has been formally submitted to South Africa's most powerful oversight and law enforcement bodies. This move significantly escalates a sprawling scandal, first exposed by News24, which implicates the institution's top leadership in procurement fraud, nepotism, and the systematic looting of public funds. Kefentse Mhkari spoke to Dr. Makoma Grace Makhurupetje - Speaker of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature.

A detailed dossier compiled by insiders at the Limpopo Legislature has been formally submitted to South Africa's most powerful oversight and law enforcement bodies. This move significantly escalates a sprawling scandal, first exposed by News24, which implicates the institution's top leadership in procurement fraud, nepotism, and the systematic looting of public funds. Kefentse Mhkari spoke to Dr. Makoma Grace Makhurupetje - Speaker of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature.

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