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The COO-turned-whistleblower’s earlier testimony had to be kept under wraps because of a number of threats on his life in the lead-up to his appearance. (Dewlyn Verasamy/M&G)
2016 RIO PARALYMPICS

Paralympic athletes are changing society’s attitude towards disability

Para-athletes are becoming role models admired by society. But are they managing to change perceptions?

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
2016 RIO PARALYMPICS

Setting past traumas aside, SA’s Paralympic rowers show their mettle as Rio beckons

Team members are following a gruelling training schedule as they prepare to compete in September.

  • Luke Alfred
8 min read
Lucas Sithole’s world ranking rose one spot to second following the victory.
2016 RIO PARALYMPICS

Lucas Sithole eyes medal at Rio Paralympics

Fresh off winning the wheelchair quad singles title at the US Open tennis tournament, Lucas Sithole is aiming for a medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

  • Sapa
3 min read