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Cerebral Palsy

Families of children with disabilities struggle with limited educational options amid systemic failures

South Africa

Families of children with disabilities struggle with limited educational options amid systemic failures

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Confronting stigma head-on, Capetonians Shona and Vic have been transforming lives

South Africa

Confronting stigma head-on, Capetonians Shona and Vic have been transforming lives

By Chris Bateman

Eastern Cape Health Department wins significant legal victory against medico-legal claims

South Africa

Eastern Cape Health Department wins significant legal victory against medico-legal claims

By Estelle Ellis

Cerebral palsy in South Africa — medical negligence is just one of many causes

South Africa

Cerebral palsy in South Africa — medical negligence is just one of many causes

By Elri Voigt

High prevalence of cerebral palsy in South Africa compounded by overstretched public health system

South Africa

High prevalence of cerebral palsy in South Africa compounded by overstretched public health system

By Elri Voigt

Toni Mould: Living with cerebral palsy, finding freedom through para-cycling

Sport

Toni Mould: Living with cerebral palsy, finding freedom through para-cycling

By Sarah Hoek

Judges lambast Eastern Cape Department of Health for its handling of damages claims

South Africa

Judges lambast Eastern Cape Department of Health for its handling of damages claims

By Estelle Ellis

As the Covid-19 lockdown continues, please don’t forget about people living with disabilities

South Africa

As the Covid-19 lockdown continues, please don’t forget about people living with disabilities

By Marlene le Roux

A mother’s place? Meet the women fighting for space at SA’s rural hospitals

South Africa

A mother’s place? Meet the women fighting for space at SA’s rural hospitals

By Joan van Dyk for the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism