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Career Opportunities: PWD Learnership 2026

For young South Africans who are ready to step into the working world, gain skills, and earn while they learn. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH A CV,  MATRIC RESULTS AND MEDICAL NOTE ATTACHED WILL BE CONSIDERED PROGRAMME INFORMATION The Santam Learnership Programme is an entry-level transformation initiative aimed at building a sustainable pipeline of talented […]

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Bringing independence and hope to visually impaired residents

Written by Dr Farhin Delawala, published by City of Joburg The City of Johannesburg’s Social Development Department is changing lives one home at a time through its Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Training Programme, implemented in partnership with South African Mobility for the Blind Trust (SAMBT). The O&M training for some visually impaired trainees was conducted in Region C and Region D as

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Blind soccer coach keeps Motherwell teens out of crime

By Joseph Chirume, Ground Up Lundi Potelwa started the Mfengu Nation sports organisation in 2024 and now coaches 50 soccer players. “We have deep respect for our coach,” Motherwell grade 9 pupil Siphosethu Kiti says of soccer and netball coach Lundi Potelwa. Lundi Potelwa, who is visually impaired, has about 50 teenagers under his charge, with

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Exxaro Bursary for Students Living With a Disability: 2026 Applications Now Open

By Itumeleng Ndlovu, Founder and Managing Editor of SETA Careers Exxaro is giving South African students living with a disability a chance to continue their studies with dedicated bursary support built around inclusion, access and academic progress. The opportunity closes on 12 June 2026, making this an important deadline for eligible students to act on quickly. This bursary

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Business Administration Learnership 2026: Candidates With Disabilities Can Start in Insurance

For candidates with disabilities who want a practical entry into the insurance sector, this Business Administration Learnership 2026 offers a structured workplace opportunity with exposure to claims, policy administration and quality assurance. The programme is linked to an insurance company and is expected to start on 1 June 2026. Hire Me is recruiting candidates with disabilities for

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Bloemfontein Skills Centre Reopens to Provide Vital Vocational Training for Youth with Disabilities

Amogelang College, a skills development centre based in Bloemfontein, has officially resumed its operations to provide a renewed sense of purpose for young people living with disabilities. The institution was initially forced to close its doors due to severe financial constraints and a lack of necessary infrastructure and equipment, but it has now reopened following

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How a Recycled Shipping Container is Transforming Special Needs Care in Orange Farm

In the community of Orange Farm, a unique project has transformed a shipping container into a specialised “sensory room” designed to support children with neurodiverse needs, such as autism and ADHD. Launched by the non-profit Afrika Tikkun in partnership with Sensory-Space, this facility at the Arekopaneng Centre is the first of its kind in an

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Prioritising Disability Inclusion in Higher Education

In a call for structural reform, Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela recently challenged African universities to move beyond symbolic gestures and embed disability inclusion into their institutions. Speaking at the Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit in Nairobi, Manamela revealed a sobering statistic: as of 2023, students with disabilities accounted for just 1.3% of total

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