Kagiso Sports Development Academy Hosts Paraplegic Games in Honour of Disability Awareness Month.

Thabo Motlahabi

Kagiso Sports Development Academy, based in the West Rand Township of Kagiso 2, recently hosted a successful paraplegic games on November 29, 2025 in partnership with various stakeholders. The campaign took place at Bophelo Secondary School’s ground and formed part of South Africa’s Disability Awareness Month commemorations in November. 

Disability Awareness Month is a time dedicated to recognising and supporting the rights and needs of people living with disabilities, including children. It also emphasised the importance of creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where children with special needs feel valued, protected, and loved.

The main objective of the event was to raise awareness about the experiences of individuals living with albinism, autism, cancer and other disabilities. Organisers highlighted the importance of acknowledging their rights and ensuring that they are embraced as integral members of society. The campaign also sought to combat the stigma, discrimination, and in particular the violence often faced by people with albinism. It served as a platform to educate, inform and teach the able-bodied community members about living harmoniously with people who have physical challenges or developmental challenges, promoting unity and social balance. 

As a project manager, Mr Thabame Mataboge emphasised the event’s message, stating:

”  One child, one community, one community, one nation. As the community,we are strong together, let’s stand against discrimination and violence against women and children, fight against substance abuse among youth and also stop the killing of Albinosm people”. 

The campaign created a safer and supportive space where children with special needs could feel accepted, understood and celebrated. Organisers stressed the importance of treating all children with love and care regardless of their living conditions. 

As the Director of Kago and PCO Offices, Miss. Matshidiso Seboka, further hope highlighted the significance of the initiative, saying:

“Our aim was to create a platform to educate, inform and teach people about various disabilities, including albinism, and to help stop the killing of the albinism community. Today we are celebrating as one, and this should not end here but continue.” 

To conclude the day’s activities, participants were awarded with medals, certificates and trophies for taking part in various sporting activities.