Sixty-year-old

Mr Radebe lost his leg due to diabetes. He considers this an unchangeable

biological force. He becomes bedridden, which not only negatively influences

his own life but also the lives of his family. By contrast, Mr Nongoma, who

suffers a similar condition, views this event as a challenge by altering his

lifestyle and way of movement. For example, he acquires a pair of crutches and

tries not to overburden his family. The differences in the way that these two

men deal with their situation reflect the … in development.