Siyakwazi launches “Look Closer. Support Earlier.” campaign for Disability Rights Awareness Month

By Siyakwazi | 3 November 2025 |

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…

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A Grandmother’s Hope Restored: “I’m Doing My Best for Him”

By Siyakwazi | 5 March 2025 |

*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.…

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Lindokuhle’s SEN School Journey

By Siyakwazi | 5 March 2025 |

*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…

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Part 3 – Stories of Resilience: ASD Block Week

By Siyakwazi | 4 December 2024 |

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…

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