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 […]
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
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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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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The history of autism is a profound narrative of scientific evolution, moving from the shadows of psychiatric misunderstanding into the light of developmental diversity. Over the last century, the medical community’s perception of autism has undergone a radical transformation, shifting from a perceived symptom of “childhood schizophrenia” to a widely recognised spectrum that defines a
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A practical workplace initiative is forcing companies to take a harder look at how inclusive their environments really are. The Western Cape Association of and for Persons with Disabilities (WCAPD) is driving this shift through its “Walk in My Wheels” programme, which moves inclusion from policy into lived experience. The initiative challenges employees to spend
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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has taken another step toward strengthening inclusive education in South Africa. An Inclusive Education Stakeholders’ Meeting was held on 9 March 2026 at the DBE Conference Centre in Pretoria under the theme “Every Learner Matters.” The session brought together government officials and partner organisations to improve coordination and expand
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At just 19, Lerato Moletsane’s life changed in a way few people can imagine. After being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, she was faced with a difficult decision. The only way to stop the cancer from spreading was to amputate her leg. It was a life-altering moment, one that could easily have
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March is recognised as Intellectual Disability Awareness Month — a time dedicated to increasing understanding, challenging misconceptions and promoting inclusion. An intellectual disability is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins before the age of 18 and continues into adulthood. It affects how a person learns, reasons, solves problems and manages everyday life. For a diagnosis to
For many young South Africans living with disabilities, the biggest barrier to employment is not talent — it is access to opportunity. Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is now opening that door. ACSA is inviting graduates aged 18–34 to apply for an 18-month internship programme designed to help young professionals gain real workplace experience inside
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