113 - A Conversation with Social Justice Activist, Notukela Makohliso

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In today’s episode, Lois speaks with Notukela Makohliso, a woman who fulfils many roles. She is a mother, a politician, a social justice activist, a writer, a storyteller, and speaker. She is a woman who draws much inspiration from her faith. Notukela is also the founder of the NFI, the Notukela Foundation Institute.

In the conversation, Notukela talks about the impact of the motor accident that left her a fulltime wheelchair user, the need for greater disability representation at all levels of government, and describes what she sees as some of the main challenges faced by people living with disabilities in South Africa. She also describes the work being done by the NFI, and shares stories from her own history as a woman with a disability.

Reach out to Notukela at:
Website (personal): https://notukela.com/
Website (NFI): https://www.thenfi.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/notukela-m/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notukela
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queen_tuksie/
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A woman of colour with braided hair styled in a bob. She is wearing a white t-shirt with a jacket that is black, white and grey and has a white and red scarf around her neck.
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This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.
22 Oct 2024 English South Africa Society & Culture · Non-Profit

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