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Press Release, KwaNzimakwe – Local nonprofit Siyakwazi has launched its 2025 Disability Rights Awareness Month campaign today (3 November), a month-long programme of advocacy calling on the South Coast community to look closer and support earlier when it comes to children with invisible disabilities. Throughout November, Siyakwazi fieldworkers are hosting awareness events at local schools and clinics…

PRESS RELEASE: KwaNzimakwe, KwaZulu-Natal – Siyakwazi, a local nonprofit organisation committed to supporting children with disabilities in the KwaNzimakwe and KwaXolo tribal authorities, is calling on the community to donate good-quality secondhand items to help restock its small community shop – and make a big difference. The shop, based at Siyakwazi’s Resource Centre just inland…

In April 2025, Siyakwazi held its first Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Block Week of the year – a foundational intervention that takes place twice annually as part of the organisation’s ongoing work with children with disabilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal. Designed as both an intensive support programme and a practical onboarding process, the Block Week introduces…

*Sinethemba is just 21 months old, but already, she’s showing signs of becoming a confident and capable little girl. Her real name means “bright light,” and that’s exactly how her mother, Ntombikayise, describes her – always smiling, full of energy, and eager to explore. At home, Sinethemba lives with her mom, her 8-year-old sibling, and…

This World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), Siyakwazi is inviting individuals, schools, and businesses to step up for inclusion by taking part in the Lots of Socks campaign.  Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs when a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional chromosome is the reason March 21 was…

*Lindokuhle’s, 12,  journey is one of growth, perseverance, and the unwavering love of a grandmother who, despite numerous challenges, never gave up on him. From an early age, Lindokuhle’s differences were apparent. He wasn’t speaking, and while his health appeared typical, no doctor could explain why he wasn’t progressing developmentally or socially like other children.…

*Lindokuhle, 12, a dog-obsessed, high-energy child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), inspired a collaborative partnership between Siyakwazi and CS Learning Centre. His story, marked by both challenges and opportunities, highlights how early intervention, a strong support network, and individualised care can transform the experience of a child with a disability. Lindokuhle’s enrolment at CS Learning…

Our Siyasizas are already in full swing, conducting Red Flag screenings with around 2,000 children across KwaNzimakwe and KwaXolo. These screenings are a vital first step in spotting children who may need extra support to catch up this year. Looking back at 2024, we saw both significant challenges and remarkable successes, which are shaping the way we…

When Siyakwazi fieldworker Nokwe first stepped into Esasa’s Grade R classroom at Dlukulwane Primary School in 2024, her eyes were drawn to a petite girl sitting quietly among her peers. There was something about Esasa that made her stand out – not just her smaller-than-average appearance but the way she held back from participating in…

Siyakwazi’s recent ASD Block Week created a safe and supportive space for parents and guardians to share their fears, frustrations, and hopes without judgement. ASD is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, relates to others, and experiences the world. For many families, understanding the nuances of ASD can be overwhelming, but this…