On World Voice Day, we honour the power of speaking up — especially about the issues that often remain silent until it’s too late.

In her recent interview on Pulse FM, our Social Worker Lindiwe Maredi used her voice to shine a light on one of South Africa’s most overlooked yet devastating health challenges: diabetic retinopathy — a complication of diabetes that can quietly lead to permanent vision loss.

With millions of South Africans living with diabetes and many unaware of the risks, this interview brings critical awareness to a condition that is too often invisible until advanced stages. Lindiwe explains who is at risk, why vision loss is frequently unnoticed, and what practical steps can protect eye health.

Her voice brings visibility to what is usually unseen — and today, we celebrate that.

Listen to the full interview on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/7IWwD-wWTFg

Let her message reach more people who need to hear it.

Today, we are reminded that a single voice can protect sight, ignite awareness, and change lives.