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For its African debut, the project has been reimagined through a uniquely local lens.
DISABILITY AWARENESS

Internationally acclaimed Bold Beauty Project comes to Cape Town

Experience the transformative power of art at the Bold Beauty Project's African debut in Cape Town, where the stories of women living with disabilities are celebrated through…

  • Staff Reporter
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Cape Town exhibition challenges beauty stereotypes through portraits of 17 Western Cape women
ART AND HEALING

Experience the Bold Beauty Project: Celebrating diversity in Cape Town

Join us in Cape Town for the Bold Beauty Project's African debut, where 17 remarkable women share their inspiring stories. How does this transformative exhibition challenge…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
Executive Director of Zimele, Dr Sarah Whitehead and co-founder and head of Enable centre, Dr Robert Evans are inviting the public to join their fundraising open-air movie night.
PINELANDS

Experience a magical open-air movie night while supporting disability rehabilitation!

Join us for a magical open-air movie night at Bishops Diocesan College, where community spirit meets the uplifting story of 'The Upside'. Enjoy a night under the stars while…

  • Staff Reporter
  • WESLEY FORD
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Zimele beneficiaries and guests taking part in a Zumba session led by instructor Abigail Kwan.
PINELANDS

Zimele's fund-raising Zumba session empowers amputees and celebrates movement

Zimele's fundraising Zumba session at Herschel Girls School unites beneficiaries and guests in a vibrant celebration of movement and resilience.

  • WESLEY FORD
2 min read
WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Concerns for autistic pupils

Ikeraam Mullins, director of Autism Strong Academy non-profit organisation

  • Letter to the Editor
3 min read
Mitch Titlmann after completing a previous Ironman Championship. PICTURE: SUPPLIED
RED CROSS WAR MEMORIAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Tackling Ironman for Red Cross radio station

Mitch Tiltmann will tackle a gruelling triathlon to raise funds for RX Radio, which is based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and is run largely by children. Mr…

  • Lizahn Bowers
2 min read
Britain’s Got Talent finalist Musa Motha, left, and South African Paralympic gold medallist Mpumelelo Mhlongo, right, with STEPS founder Karen Moss, middle. Picture: supplied
TOKAI

Dance challenge raises money for clubfoot treatment

A dance challenge that has so far raised more than R170 000 for clubfoot treatment kicked off at Blue Route Mall on Saturday. The StepItUp dance challenge is aiming to raise R300…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
South African Paralympic gold medallist, Mpumelelo Mhlongo, left, will be dancing it off to raise funds for clubfoot treatment with non-profit organisation, STEPS. He is pictured with STEPS founder Karen Moss. Picture: supplied
TOKAI

Dance-off to raise funds for clubfoot

A dance challenge is aiming to raise more than R300 000 for clubfoot treatment in recognition of National Disability Rights Awareness Month, held from November 3 to December 3.…

  • Staff Reporter
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