Down Syndrome South Africa

Down Syndrome South Africa Vision: A South Africa where a person with and affected by Down syndrome are afforded access to their human and Constitutional Liberties.

Meet our Face of the Month, July contestant, Syanda Malinga! Contestant number 1To vote for Syanda, please like the orig...
21/08/2026

Meet our Face of the Month, July contestant, Syanda Malinga! Contestant number 1

To vote for Syanda, please like the original post.

At 16 years old, Syanda Malinga from Witbank, Mpumalanga, is a caring and respectful young man with a love for music, family and friends.

Music is a big part of Syanda's life, and he is especially enjoying learning from his cousin, who is a DJ. Who knows where this interest might take him in the future! 🎢 His love of music gives him an opportunity to learn something new, express himself and spend time with someone he looks up to.

At home, Syanda is a wonderful helping hand to his grandmother. He understands that being part of a family means everyone has a role to play, and he takes responsibility for his chores. Whether it is washing the dishes or sweeping when it is his turn, Syanda does his part and contributes to his home.

Family is clearly very important to Syanda. One of the roles he is particularly proud of is being an uncle to his niece. He loves being part of her life and enjoys the special bond that comes with being an uncle.

Syanda also loves spending time with his friends and enjoys being in the company of others. He is respectful towards the people around him and has a particularly compassionate heart. When someone is sick or in pain, Syanda genuinely worries about them and prays for them because he does not like to see anyone suffering.

His kindness, empathy and concern for others say so much about the young man he is becoming.

Thank you, Syanda, for reminding us that strength can be found in kindness, responsibility, compassion and simply being there for the people we love. We are proud to celebrate you as our July Face of the Month Contestant Number 1!

πŸ“£ EXCITING NEWS!We've made our Design-a-Sticker Competition even bigger and more accessible! πŸŽ¨βœ¨πŸ’™ The competition is now ...
21/08/2026

πŸ“£ EXCITING NEWS!

We've made our Design-a-Sticker Competition even bigger and more accessible! 🎨✨

πŸ’™ The competition is now open to siblings of persons with Down syndrome too!
πŸ’› And we've reduced the entry fee to just R50!

We know that siblings are an important part of our Down syndrome community, and we would love to see their creativity and ideas represented in our National Day sticker.

So whether you are a person with Down syndrome OR the sibling of a person with Down syndrome β€” get creative and send us your design!

πŸ† Three winning designs will be selected
πŸ“… Entries close: 15 September 2026
πŸ’° NEW reduced entry fee: R50

πŸ‘‰ ENTER HERE:
https://forms.gle/2HjJovjBquZSLYgS7

See the flyer for all the competition details.

We can't wait to see what you create! πŸŽ¨πŸ’™πŸ’›

Meet our Face of the Month, August contestant, Katie-Lee Stonefield! 🌟To vote for Katie-Lee, please like the original po...
20/08/2026

Meet our Face of the Month, August contestant, Katie-Lee Stonefield! 🌟

To vote for Katie-Lee, please like the original post.

At 20 years old, Katie-Lee Stonefield is a beautiful soul, inside and out. With her kind heart, friendly smile, and wonderfully warm personality, she has a special way of bringing happiness to the people around her.

Katie-Lee is full of life and joy. She is incredibly loving and caring, always showing kindness and affection towards the people, animals, and things that are important to her. Her gentle nature and genuine concern for others are just some of the qualities that make her so special.

A true social butterfly, Katie-Lee loves spending time with others, meeting people, and being part of what is happening around her. She also has a wonderful curiosity and enjoys learning new things and discovering new experiences.

And then there is music! 🎢 Katie-Lee loves music and dancing, and there is nothing quite like a favourite song to get her moving. Her enthusiasm, energy, and joyful spirit are infectious, and she reminds everyone around her to enjoy life and embrace the moments that make us happy.

Perhaps Katie-Lee's father describes her best:

"She is such a beautiful person β€” there should be more people in the world like her!"

What a wonderful tribute to a young woman whose kindness, love, and joyful personality have such a positive impact on those fortunate enough to know her.

Thank you, Katie-Lee, for sharing your beautiful spirit, your smile, and your joy with the world. We are so proud to celebrate you as one of our August Face of the Month contestants!

Design A Sticker CompetitionThis competition is an opportunity to showcase the incredible talents and creativity of our ...
19/08/2026

Design A Sticker Competition

This competition is an opportunity to showcase the incredible talents and creativity of our community.
Competition Details
Entries open: 1 August
Closing date: 31 August (all entries must be submitted by 23:59)
Categories:
-Tweens
-Teens
-Adults
There will be one winner in each category, making a total of three winners. The three winning designs will become the official sticker designs for our National Day Wear Jeans for Beauty in the Genes campaign, in celebration of National Down Syndrome Awareness Day on 20 October.

Kindly complete the form below to enter:
https://forms.gle/2HjJovjBquZSLYgS7

19/08/2026

We all experience grief differently and grieve in our own way and in our own time. However, there are some aspects of grieving that many people with Down syndrome seem to have in common.

For example, some people with Down syndrome experience a delayed response to loss in their lives. Months may pass after the death of a loved one before a person with Down syndrome shows signs of grieving. Additionally, some individuals discuss a death or loss in very current and immediate terms, even if the death or loss occurred many years ago.

It can be helpful to understand these commonalities when supporting an individual with Down syndrome who is grieving. Our online library has several resources on grief and loss and how to support a person with Down syndrome who is grieving. The link below shares additional information about grief in people with Down syndrome and includes links to additional resources from our online library.
πŸ”— https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/grief-ten-things-i-know/

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18/08/2026

As we are celebrating Women's Month 2026, we talk to extraordinary ...

18/08/2026

As we are celebrating Women's Month 2026, we talk to extraordinary ...

18/08/2026

As we are celebrating Women's Month 2026, we talk to extraordinary ...

DSSA's Face of the Month for the 2027 CalendarEntries are open for the face of September 2027!They are looking for adult...
18/08/2026

DSSA's Face of the Month for the 2027 Calendar

Entries are open for the face of September 2027!

They are looking for adults in age category 22-25 years.

Entries close on the 31st August 2026.

Check out DSSA's page to vote for contestants and view our winners.

Here is the link to enter: https://forms.gle/o3qrtj7rvJcoym9q6

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