At Shoprider, we sell wheelchairs … you know this. But what you may not know is that we also love watching movies, eating popcorn, and slurping slush puppies – just like everyone else. The theme for our next movie night is … yes, you guessed it … movies about wheelchairs. We’ve got that Golden Globe fever! So, cuddle up with a cosy blanket, a hot water bottle, and a mug of hot chocolate (it’s winter, after all!) and prepare for a movie marathon! These are our suggestions: Me Before You Everyone loves a good, weepy love story. When offbeat, eccentric Louisa (Emilia Clark) takes a job as a caregiver for Will Traynor (Sam Claflin), she’s out of her depth … and pretty soon, deep in love. But don’t let the sweet romance fool you. This film engages with the scope and complexities of suffering, the roads that love asks us to travel, and the ethical questions...

 With all the public holidays in May, the Jacaranda City welcomes all wheelchair and mobility scooter visitors. As autumn shades replace the celebrated purple hues, Pretoria will charm everyone with its laid back city vibe, inviting families and friends to get out and about. According to the author, Elizabeth Lawrence, ‘Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn.’ At Shoprider, we agree, and the Jacaranda City is definitely the place to appreciate life, as autumn gently whispers to us to slow down a little. Slow down among the Trees and Flowers The Pretoria Botanical Gardens are an oasis of pristine beauty. With paved nature trails, a waterfall, a vast array of fragrant flora, manicured lawns and ancient trees, a wheelchair or mobility scooter make it easy to traverse the 76 hectares of natural wonder. A tea garden and the Mokha restaurant will satisfy the hungry and thirsty. Or...

With April fast approaching, T.S. Eliot’s famous words echo in our ears: “April is the cruellest month.” Well, he clearly had never visited Johannesburg! For South Africans, it’s a month that celebrates public holidays and long weekends. Plus, the City of Gold stages a breath-taking golden dance between summer and winter. What a time to be alive! Here at Shoprider, we’re taking full advantage of April and everything Johannesburg has to offer ... and we’re inviting you along! Here’s our list of things to do in Jozi that will accommodate your electric wheelchair from Shoprider. Parks While April may be break-your-heart beautiful, it also bids goodbye to summer. So, get outside while you can! The Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens is the ideal spot to enjoy a day out in the sunshine. Plus, it’s designed to accommodate EVERYONE, including those in an electric wheelchair. With long, winding pathways through the gardens, join your family for a walk to the...

True life stories of Paralympic athletes never fail to inspire. We salute their persistence and relentless determination in overcoming physical impairments. Watching them, our perceptions of disability are shifted and we gain a newfound respect for those whose life is spent in a manual or electric wheelchair. The hard work and physical slog for these athletes in adapting is one of intense personal grit and motivation. But the basic steps for anyone whose legs are supported by wheels is to strengthen body and mind and to regain a quality of life that pushes the limits. That takes guts in the face of adversity. If your days begin and end in a manual or electric wheelchair, physical exercise is vital to your overall health and mental wellbeing. Exercise endorphins make us feel good, overcome feelings of depression and help us to sleep better. Our muscles need to be strengthened and we...