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Rhodes University student receives R700,000 SAB Foundation Start-up Grant

In Focus, In the News /

Ntobeko Promise Songcata, a Rhodes University PhD student, has been awarded the prestigious R700,000 start-up grant from the SAB Foundation. His biotechnology start-up, Pro’land Biotech, co-founded with Charles Arineitwe, was recognised for their innovative invention, PetriCam, at the 2024 Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards. Pro’land Biotech is one of the first spinouts of the […]

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It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace – World Mental Health Day 2024

Current Affairs, In the workplace /

Approximately 67% of South Africans are in a form of employment. All employees have the right to a safe and mentally healthy work environment. This World Mental Health Day (WMHD) we join the call from The World Federation for Mental Health, recognising the need to prioritise mental health in the workplace. Mental health issues, such

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Fewer than 15 accredited sign language interpreters in South Africa

Corporate Showcase, In the workplace /

From an initial mandate of placing people living with disabilities in workplace positions, eDeaf has evolved a training and skills development component to compliment placement and has placed over 4000 people in 17 years. With over 44 schools for the deaf in South Africa, only 10 offer a matric so the focus is on learnerships

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Employment creation for people living with disabilities at the IDC

Corporate Showcase, In the workplace /

Stimulating economic growth and creating employment is the mandate of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Black Economic Empowerment, as well as disability and LGBTQI+ inclusion. The IDC runs learnership, bursary and internship programmes for people living with disabilities and attended the 2024 Disability Summit and Career Expo to discover how all levels disability inclusion

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Confronting stigma head-on, Capetonians Shona and Vic have been transforming lives

Disability Spotlight, In Focus /

For two Capetonians, using their passion to take on major personal challenges has transformed both their lives – and potentially the lives of hundreds of thousands of others – and made what seems miraculous the new norm. By Chris Bateman – Daily Maverick The genesis of Shona McDonald’s Shonaquip Social Enterprise, which designs and makes

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iSchoolAfrica’s disability and inclusion programme shortlisted for prestigious award

In Focus, In the News /

iSchoolAfrica is proud to announce that its Disability and Inclusion Programme has been shortlisted for the esteemed Zero Project Award 2025. Out of a competitive pool of 522 nominations from 90 countries, the programme has successfully advanced through the first round of peer review, securing a place on the #ZeroCall25 shortlist of 150 innovative solutions.

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Management and employees for inclusion

Corporate Showcase, In the workplace /

As a global medical devices organisation based in more than 100 countries, the culture that envelops the 18,000 employees of Smith & Nephew is one of belonging and inclusivity which promotes diversity. Employee inclusive groups within the organisation bring senior management and employees together, representing all levels of inclusivity within the workplace. The empower group

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Mpumelelo Mhlongo wins gold to bag Team SA’s first medal at Paralympic Games

In Focus, In the News /

Mpumelelo Mhlongo bagged South Africa’s first medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Sunday night, winning gold in the men’s T44 100m sprint final. By Wesley Botton – The Citizen Mhlongo, a two-time world champion, dashed across the line in 11.12 seconds, with Cuban athlete Yamel Vives Suares taking the runner-up spot in 11.20.

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Paralympics – Classification in Para Athletics

In Focus, In the News /

To be eligible to compete in Para Athletics, a person must have an eligible impairment and meet the minimum impairment criteria set out in the World Para Athletics Classification Rules and Regulations. There are 10 eligible impairment types in Para Athletics: eight physical impairments as well as vision impairment and intellectual impairment. These are the

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Airlines improve access for disabled

In Focus, In the News /

Several airlines have made great strides to cater for the needs of disabled travellers. They include Emirates, British Airways and Qantas, which are all known for their service to disabled travellers, Tarryn Tomlinson, Founder of LiveABLE Access Consultants and Able2Travel, told Travel News. By Christiaan Schultz – Southern Africa’s Travel News “These airlines offer assistance

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