Mainman Thwala did not allow his disability to stop him from being the voice that keeps Cosmo City FM listeners entertained with current affairs in the afternoon. By Ditiro Masuku – Fourways Review Mainman Thwala beams with pride for not letting disability stand in his way to success even though he was not born with …
Siabulela Lucas is a Call Centre Agent at Nedbank Contact Centre, he also manages the Nedbank Disability Desk and is a passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities in the workplace. Siaybulela became visually impaired at a stage in life when he was considering his career choices and starting to study. He believes …
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Job interviews during the hiring process are stressful for everyone, but if you have a disability, it might feel as if the odds are stacked against you. Although you may be just as talented and skilled as any other candidate, a potential employer may not always recognise this at first glance. It’s your responsibility to …
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Learning disabilities include a range of neurological disorders that impact how an individual’s brain processes information.1 These disorders can affect skills such as reading, writing, speaking, recalling, and reasoning. Prior to special education programs set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), many students with learning disabilities were stigmatized, labeled as “slow,” “mentally …
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Durban-based barista, Kgune Dlamini, is fluent in sign language, and for the second year in a row, has taken home the Barista of the Year award. “”The two go hand-in-hand, as his passion for communication skills sees him focusing not only on making a great cup of coffee, but also making his customer’s day that …
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Rory Preddy, Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft South Africa, shares some insights into the challenges facing employees with disabilities in SA, the potential for AI and advances in technology to be a great transformer, and his experience working for multinational technology company Microsoft. 1. What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges for persons …
Many South Africans are working from home due to the national lockdown. Among them, Mark Bannister who works as the chief engineer for the Department of Water and Sanitation in Pretoria. He found himself much more productive while working from home. Living in Midrand, I save two to three hours on the road each day …
When it comes to people with disabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa, issues surrounding access to healthcare remain a significant challenge. Dr Emma McKinney, a lecturer and researcher at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Sports Science and Development (ICSSD) at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), says that in South Africa, people with …
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Atish Lalla a highly talented Business Intelligence Specialist. He has a bachelor’s in Computer Science, is a SETA accredited Life Coach and accomplished Inspirational Speaker. His combined work experience is in the order of twelve years within leading Investment Banks and blue-chip companies. Atish is an information management expert with a well-developed business acumen. This …
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