by Natalie Johnson | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorised
#budgettips #budgetcuts #Budget2024 National Treasury RSA Our letter (or rather appeal) to Dept of Social Development Minister Sharna Fernandez MEC Social Development. Western Cape Government We call on you to urgently intervene before the Western Cape Provincial...
by Natalie Johnson | Feb 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
WhatsApp Voice Note received: 13.02.2024: Rachel Davids Hi Natalie. Yes, we are both frustrated at how the Municipality in Paarl is treating disabled people. Sometimes I wish there’s something I can do as a disabled person to help those in need as I am. I’m waiting to...
by Natalie Johnson | Jan 25, 2024 | Uncategorised
Why making a charitable donation to an 18A registered charity (also known as as a Public Benefit organization PBO) is such a win/win, and then consider helping us and give us a fighting chance 💜 Our Government has made significant cuts to our budget in the 2023/2024...
by Natalie Johnson | Dec 14, 2023 | Uncategorised
While we can’t promise a visit from Santa these holidays, and Dept of Social Development (DSD) can’t promise us funding for the next funding cycle, we can promise that here at Western Cape Network on Disability, we’ll always give you our best service – no matter what...
by Natalie Johnson | Feb 8, 2023 | Uncategorised
Disclaimer: This post is purely relating my personal experience and is not a sponsored post #NotSponsored Please note: I am not a wheelchair user but use crutches for walking (Wheelchair used for long distances). I recently celebrated my birthday which, as you know,...
by Natalie Johnson | Nov 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
Disability Rights Awareness Month runs from 3 November to 3 December each year in South Africa. It is the month when specific awareness is raised around disability and related issues and challenges. The Western Cape Network on Disability was invited to an interview on...