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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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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By East Coast Radio / Stacey & J Sbu The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirmed grant payment dates for June 2026, with payments expected to be processed in the first week. The payment dates are as follows: The agency says the staggered payment dates are designed to reduce overcrowding at various pay points, ATMs
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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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