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# ‘Don’t let your soul be disabled’ — Surviving and thriving with a disability in South Africa

> Life with impairment is a challenge. However, Street Talk TV speaks to a group of people about how they’ve come to terms with their disabilities and how they’ve been able to strive despite the roadblocks.

By Street Talk · Published 14 November 2021, 23:43 SAST

## Content

This special episode of Street Talk TV was brought to you by The National Film and Video Foundation. “Enter the Frame” is a special mentorship programme that focuses on making filmmaking accessible to all and helping those with disabilities get their voices heard and seen on screen.

[YouTube video: "YouTube video player"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_3PCmaNAgE)

This film was produced by Street Talk.

Street Talk is a groundbreaking television series aired weekly on community television. From grassroots to the establishment, our engaging programmes expose the lived realities and uncensored views of ordinary South Africans.

Street Talk was launched in 2008 and is a non-profit organisation – visit us [www.streettalktv.com](http://www.streettalktv.com)

Disclaimer: Street Talk encourages freedom of speech and the expression of diverse views. The views of participants who appear in the TV series - Street Talk, are therefore their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the producers. **DM**