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Solutions through our Stories
71 Deaf and hearing people and 70 blind people’s lives changed in less than seven months of our publication’s launch
57 out of 114 unpaid workers from Eastern Cape Special schools got paid by the Eastern Cape Department of Education
“The Department has managed to successfully appoint and pay 57 of the affected employees with the outstanding payments awaiting authorisation on PERSAL….” Eastern Cape Department of Education, Legal Service
2. After four years JHB Society for the Blind gets letter of confirmation for funding from Social Development to help restore water and electricity
“I really enjoyed reading this article. It was well researched and balanced, and it is very easy to understand. I like how you command the English language and how you articulate yourself. Thank you so much for writing this article and for promoting the plight of the vulnerable and disabled in the society. I hope God blesses you abundantly for the great work you have done.” Michael Lingwood, Community Activist
“You are a star. You are a true Angel. For the first time the truth is in the open.” Hennie ELS Chairperson of JHB Society for the Blind
“Thank you for the well written and well researched story of JSB, telling our truth. Siyabonga God Bless You.” Vangile Nyamathe CEO of JHB Society for the Blind
3. Unemployed Deaf educator obtains a job 10 days after publication of his article
"I want to say thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. Because of you, I got to secure a job at Sive School for the Deaf in the Eastern Cape. May God bless you with the long life and riches. The article attracted several schools. Eight schools for the Deaf called me and one of them quickly called me to start working immediately. They found out about me through the article. I am really grateful.” Siyanda Alfred Nxumalo former Unisa Student
4. Absa settles outstanding fee of R276 344 for hard-of-hearing student after our journalist’s article
“I wanted to tell you that I just discovered that all my funds [fees] have been settled. It's like I'm dreaming. I am actually out of words! I can't find perfect words to express this feeling...” DUT graduate
5. Article inspires a Deaf educator to further her studies
“I am 42 and I can do it. I also [like Emily Matabane who obtained a degree in Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training at UFS after 30 years of democracy] did not finish my matric but I have joined a Second chance Program. I am going to do it. I only need help with RPL. Matabane's story is so much like mine, I relate. I am a mother, a foster parent and have an NPO to run…You guys motivate me to work harder.” A Deaf Teacher
6.Afrox Linde Group moves about 13 Deaf students to another trading centre after allegation of discrimination
“I am so happy about your effort… Finally, Afrox took the Deaf students to a different trading center, and they are happy. I just so wish God can continue to bless you and your work” PCD College Student
“We are surprised there is a microwave at college today. Thank you so much for being there for us, may the Lord bless you, your family and your teams’ work.” PCD College Student