HOT Cares and the Dis-Chem Foundation ‘See’ a Way Forward for 34-Year-Old Medrine

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Most of us take our basic senses and appearance for granted. Things such as our sight, smell and hearing. But, Medrine Mafenya knows what it’s like to have only half the sight she should have. On top of that, she knows all about the knock-on effects of having a visible disability. Here’s her story.
20 Mar 2023 English South Africa Non-Profit · Non-Profit

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