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Overcoming employment challenges for the visually impaired
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

Pnet encourages disability disclosure by jobseekers
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

Why we should reserve jobs for people with disabilities
For people with disabilities, a position suited to their skill set is crucial for their success. Gil Winch Ph.D. – Psychology Today Greg is a

Disability no barrier for mushroom farmer Charity Nkalanga
Despite physical challenges, Charity Nkalanga from Mpumalanga defies odds with her backyard mushroom farm. Born with spina bifida, she proves that perseverance and adaptation can

Creating inclusive workspaces for people with disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated on Sunday 3 December. In an opinion piece for the Cape Times, Natasha Maclean and Prof

Watch – Diversity with a sense of belonging
DEIB – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging is the cornerstone of Standard Bank’s inclusivity policy with a sense of belonging being paramount to its workplace

Watch – Smith + Nephew’s unique approach to inclusion
Smith + Nephew is a medical supplies company founded in early 20th century and prides itself on a comprehensive inclusion strategy including people living with

Watch – Banking on Disabilities
The are many opportunities in the banking sector for people living with disabilities and FNB is at the forefront of accommodating workplace inclusion. Rene Padayachee,

Watch – Entrepreneurship for learners with Disabilities
Workplace awareness for people living with disabilities extends beyond employment within the corporate world and includes entrepreneurship and SME development. The Small Business Development Agency

Video – Future leaders at the Disability Career Summit & Expo
Disability inclusion and adaption is a journey that Nestle Eastern SA continues to walk having adapted their manufacturing facilities to accommodate staff living with disabilities.

Local Radio DJ not blind for mic
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

Watch – We’ve got a long way to go but we’re on the right track
Concentrating on youth development, Afrika Tikkun Services offers learnerships, internships and bursaries to those living with disabilities. The adaption of the workplace environment extends into

Coaching corporate SA on disability inclusion
Creating an employment equity and inclusion policy within the corporate landscape is often an unknown, driven by government recommendations and legislative guidelines. Organisations like Progression

Watch – Workplace inclusivity not Just for the sake of it
Nedbank’s inclusivity programmes are all about meeting the criteria for the position and not at all about judging on the grounds of living with a

Workplace skills development and inclusion with AVBOB
AVBOB may be perceived and a funeral service provider but there is an insurance component as well which offers learners with disabilities an added dimension
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