Witchcraft, accusations of drunkenness or faking disability are challenges Parkinson’s sufferers face

A support organisation was launched in Cape Town in April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and will soon open in Gauteng

29 April 2025 - 04:30 By Rakesh Harribhai

Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, is rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent conditions worldwide...

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