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Sibusiso can't leave home - help build a ramp
Help Sibusiso regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South AfricaPosted Oct 1, 2026387 views
Sibusiso has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Sibusiso can only go outside when two neighbors are available to lift the chair.
The materials (treated timber, screws and non-slip surface) have been donated by a local lumberyard. We need a carpenter or two to measure, cut and build, plus a helper or two.
The ramp has to meet the local accessibility standard of 1:12 slope, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate six hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Sibusiso's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thanks for being kind about this.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Johannesburg
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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keep going, Unathi. Your post was clear and honest. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Johannesburg.
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Johannesburg.
Take care, Unathi. Wishing Sibusiso a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Praying for you, Unathi. Wishing Sibusiso a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Unathi. Wishing Sibusiso a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Wishing Sibusiso a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 16 people at work. Love from Philadelphia
Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Johannesburg!
Thanks for sharing this, Unathi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Grenoble so I could bring a meal
Wishing you peace, Unathi. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings