Success Stories
Elizabeth’s Story: “Asiphe is like all other children”
Asiphe*, an 11-year-old girl from KwaNzimakwe, has faced significant challenges due to her diagnoses of microcephaly, global developmental delay (GDD), epilepsy, and ataxia. Throughout her journey, she has been lovingly supported by her 62-year-old grandmother, Elizabeth, who has been her steadfast guardian and caregiver since she was a baby. From the very beginning, Elizabeth noticed…
Read MoreA Testament to Commitment: Dlukulwane Primary School’s Partnership with Siyakwazi
Siyakwazi’s journey with Dlukulwane Primary School in KwaXolo began in 2023 when we first met *Bongani, a child with a learning disability who had been referred to the Inclusion Programme. Though Siyakwazi had not yet established a partnership with the school, it was clear that the teachers, especially Mrs Mseleku, were dedicated to addressing barriers…
Read MoreFiki’s Story: A Voice for Children with Disabilities
Fikelephi Ngeleka, known as Fiki, is a 29-year-old therapy assistant and Siyasiza at Siyakwazi, making significant strides in the communities of KwaNzimakwe and KwaXolo. With an Early Childhood Development Level 4 qualification, Fiki’s journey has not only been about her professional growth but also about personal resilience and acceptance. Fiki’s introduction to Siyakwazi came during…
Read MoreParent Support in action: Nomfundo & Owami’s ASD journey
Owami* (5) has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and he joined the Inclusion Programme in 2021. Siyakwazi has supported Owami’s enrollment to a local private Special Education Needs (SEN) school since 2023. Thanks to sponsorships from this school, Owami is able to attend a school with specialised classes and teaching plans that take into account his unique…
Read MoreAfikile’s story: Take a walk in her shoes
Afikile* (2) was born premature and with complications that led to her diagnosis of cerebral palsy at an early age. Her developmental progress followed an unexpected timeline so her parents, confused and without any meaningful knowledge of her condition, reached out to local clinics for support. It was at one of these clinic visits in…
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