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

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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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Empowered to thrive: Entrepreneurship training for persons with disabilities

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Rewritten Article for Maximum Impact (Disability Connect):A groundbreaking initiative by a leading disability organisation is opening doors for persons with disabilities through targeted entrepreneurial skills training. The programme equips participants not only with the knowledge to launch their own businesses but also with the confidence to pursue financial independence and social inclusion. By Keletso Mkhwanazi

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Liberty pays out R12bn in Claims

Current Affairs, In the workplace /

Liberty has revealed it paid out a staggering R12 billion in death, disability, and income protection claims during 2024—an 11.8% increase from the previous year. The payouts benefited over 120,000 individuals and highlight the critical importance of financial protection against life-altering events. By EWN Significantly, the majority of claims—64.8%—were made by male clients, even though

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Gallery – Disability Summit & Career Expo 2025, Johannesburg

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Another roaring success for disability inclusion in the workplace at the annual Disability Summit & Career Expo 2025 held at the Wits Hall 29 on the West Campus.  Headline sponsors Sanlam and the Road Accident Fund opened proceedings with strong messages about corporate South Africa embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and their commitment

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The disability inclusion wake-up call: Are you prepared?

Current Affairs, In the workplace /

With the proposed increase in disability employment targets, employers are being called to do more than tick a compliance box; it’s time to look inward and explore the impact, challenges and importance of an inclusive workplace culture. By Tarryn Mason – Progression As part of the ongoing consultations around the sectoral targets relating to the

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Overcoming employment challenges for the visually impaired

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Despite South Africa’s progressive labour laws, the country continues to fail its largest disability group — people with visual impairments. It is estimated that over one million South Africans live with some form of visual impairment, and statistics indicate that more than 70% of visually impaired individuals who are of working age are unemployed. By

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Pnet encourages disability disclosure by jobseekers

Current Affairs, In the workplace /

During Disability Awareness Month in South Africa, which runs from 3 November to 3 December, Pnet reaffirms its commitment to creating a supportive job application environment that empowers all job seekers, particularly those with disabilities, to pursue meaningful career paths. For many candidates, the decision to disclose a disability can feel daunting, naturally fuelled by

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Durban mayor offers support to people living with disabilities

Current Affairs, In the workplace /

People with disabilities also have an opportunity to give their input on the 2023/24 Draft Budget public consultation. Steven Makhanya – IOL EThekwini mayor, councillor Mxolisi Kaunda, remarked when he outlined various tangible steps that the municipality would take steps to address challenges faced by people living with disabilities, during a meeting held at the

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Little Eden Society & Evac+Chair SA appeal to CEOs

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Little Eden Society and Evac+Chair South Africa are joining forces to collaborate on the Annual Little Eden Society CEO Wheelchair Campaign® aimed at raising awareness of the daily challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities. Image: Germiston City News The CEO Wheelchair Campaign® encourages CEOs of corporations and any business to sign up and spend

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