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Inclusive education moves forward with focus on access and support

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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Reflections on the Adjusted Employment Equity Act and Disability Inclusion

Disability Spotlight, In Focus, In the News / Candice Nolan

The 1st January 2025, we witnessed the deployment of the amended South African Employment Equity Act (EEA). As persons with disabilities, we must ask: what has changed for us? Are these changes in our favour? Will we benefit—or will this be another well-intentioned policy that misses the mark? And how does it differ from the

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Understanding South Africa’s new 3% disability employment equity target

Current Affairs, Disability Spotlight, In Focus, In the News, In the workplace / Candice Nolan

South Africa’s updated Employment Equity Amendment Act sets a new national target: at least 3% of a company’s workforce should be persons with disabilities. For a business employing 50 people, this means at least two employees must be persons with disabilities to meet the target. The rule applies to all “designated employers” — organisations with

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After a stroke, small actions can change a life

Disability Spotlight, In Focus, In the News / Candice Nolan

In South Africa, stroke hits hard and often. What you do in the first days and weeks matters — not only for survival, but for dignity, independence and the chance of real recovery. Mark World Stroke Day on 29 October. By Lisa Salmon – Irish News South Africa faces a heavy stroke burden: an estimated

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Hospital funding fight puts disability care on the line

Disability Spotlight, In Focus, In the News, Lifestyle / Candice Nolan

Australia’s states say a looming hospital funding shortfall could put essential care at risk — and people with disabilities may feel the impact first. In a sharp escalation, premiers from both sides of politics accuse the Commonwealth of underfunding aged care, forcing hospitals to hold patients who could be discharged if places existed. When beds

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Menopause does not worsen MS disability

Disability Spotlight, In Focus, In the News / Candice Nolan

A Monash University-led study published in JAMA Neurology finds that menopause is not linked to faster disability progression in women with relapse-onset multiple sclerosis. It is the largest study to date and helps settle earlier, conflicting evidence from much smaller cohorts. By Monash University – The National Tribune Using the MSBase Registry and data from

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Dial-a-Ride case highlights transport gaps

In Focus, In the News, Lifestyle / Candice Nolan

The City of Cape Town says the recent Dial-a-Ride court case should prompt national government to act on promised improvements to disability access. The Western Cape Network on Disability brought the matter to the Western Cape High Court, citing inadequate accessibility in the service. By Top Auto In a December 2024 public letter, President Cyril

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Disabled sailing group faces uncertainty over ferry plan

In Focus, In the News, Lifestyle / Candice Nolan

A proposed Labor plan to introduce a ferry service at Perth’s Matilda Bay has raised concerns for a local disabled sailing group, which relies on calm, accessible waters and shore-based facilities to run inclusive programmes. Advocates warn that increased water traffic and changes to berthing or access could disrupt training, compromise safety, and limit participation

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Labour Court declines reinstatement bid after workplace injury

In Focus, In the News / Candice Nolan

A former Glencore employee who was left disabled after a workplace accident has lost his bid for reinstatement in the Labour Court. The Johannesburg court found that his 2020 review application had lapsed after no steps were taken within six months, meaning the matter was treated as archived and effectively dismissed. By Sinenhlanhla Masilela –

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GBV crisis hits women with disabilities hardest

In Focus, In the News / Candice Nolan

Women with disabilities face higher rates of violence and greater barriers to justice than their non-disabled peers. Recent reports highlight the scale and the gaps. By Wendy Dondolo – Pretoria News Key facts Justice and support What needs to happen for disability inclusion

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Inclusive education moves forward with focus on access and support

Reflections on the Adjusted Employment Equity Act and Disability Inclusion

Understanding South Africa’s new 3% disability employment equity target

After a stroke, small actions can change a life

Hospital funding fight puts disability care on the line

Menopause does not worsen MS disability

Dial-a-Ride case highlights transport gaps

Disabled sailing group faces uncertainty over ferry plan

Labour Court declines reinstatement bid after workplace injury

GBV crisis hits women with disabilities hardest

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