Karabo Sesing, a vibrant young content creator from Botshabelo, was born with Spina Bifida, a condition that left her with an incomplete spinal injury and led to her using a wheelchair. Despite the challenges of growing up different, Karabo’s journey is a testament to resilience and self-acceptance. “
Karabo’s passion for sharing her life began in high school. Without a smartphone, she started by jotting down ideas, waiting for the day she could bring her vision to life online.
Once she finally got her device, she never looked back. Her mission was clear: to inspire others and challenge the stigma surrounding people with disabilities.
Karabo’s daily life is filled with activities she loves—cooking, singing, makeup, and cleaning.
“By doing what I love, I don’t consider that I’m disabled,” she says. She defines her identity by embracing herself wholly, focusing on self-acceptance, personal growth, and continuous self-improvement.
Inclusivity is at the heart of Karabo’s platform. She uses her voice to educate others about different kinds of disabilities and the importance of accommodating everyone.
“People try so hard to learn about different kinds of disabilities and how to accommodate them all, but we are judged most of the time,” she notes.
Karabo’s influence extends beyond social media. She has given hope to parents of differently-abled children, showing them that “we can do everything, just in a different way.”
Her friends have learned how to support and work with people living with disabilities, and through it all, Karabo has regained her confidence and grown stronger.
The recognition she has received as an influencer has been rewarding, both in terms of personal validation and financial gain.
“I got to be recognized and I made money based on what I put on my socials,” she shares.
She is determined to change common misconceptions about wheelchair users, such as the belief that they are dependent on others, uneducated, asexual, or limited by their disabilities.
Accessibility is one of the challenges that she faced, as she recalls her time at Motheo TVET College in Botshabelo, where she advocated for daily assistance through the Student Representative Council.
Public transportation is another hurdle as many vehicles lack space for wheelchairs, and help is often unavailable.
“We plead for transportation that includes all; we struggle a lot based on that. I want the world to see us as one” she emphasizes.
Karabo deals with negative comments and societal noise by simply blocking it out.
“I often don’t care what people say about me because people will always talk.”
Her strength has not only shaped her own life but has also inspired her followers. Many have gained confidence through her story, and some parents have even seen their children thrive thanks to her advice.
Karabo works tirelessly for greater inclusion, aiming to ensure that people with disabilities are part of every aspect of society.
Her practical advice for fellow wheelchair users includes always having someone to assist when needed, keeping personal belongings close, and maintaining good hygiene. She acknowledges the frustration of inaccessible transport and the impact it can have on her daily life, but remains undeterred.
Karabo Sesing’s journey is a powerful reminder that with confidence, advocacy, and a supportive community, barriers can be broken and perceptions changed. Through her story, she continues to inspire hope and champion inclusivity for all.
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