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Santam – Open to equal opportunities and transformation in the workplace

Santam insurance recently participated in the Citi Disability Career Expo 2022 at Nasrec in Johannesburg. Its strategic transformation policy makes sure that, as an organisation, Santam is able to accommodate people from various aspects of life, from opportunities at bursary level all the way to board level. Foremost for Thembi Manyike, Head of Talent Acquisition […]

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A guide to people with MS in the workplace

In the workplace, Thought Leadership / Disability Connect

This guide is intended to stimulate discussion between an employee and their employer when MS progresses over time and their symptoms begin to impact their ability to work efficiently. Compiled by: Luisa Pretti – Registered General and Psychiatric Nurse, Insurance Disability Assessor, Dr Tony Davidson – Organisational Health Consultant; and Justine Del Monte – Specialist

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What is the preferred terminology in addressing a disabled person?

Disability Spotlight, In Focus / Disability Connect

The correct terminology used to address a disabled person can be used as a powerful tool to facilitate change and bring about new values, attitudes, and social integration. Compiled by Tarren Bolton Condensed from ‘Disability Definitions, Models and Terminology – Western Cape Government Language reflects the social context in which it is developed and used.

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Career Xplora – the app that connects you to the workplace

In the workplace, Recruitment / Disability Connect

Designed to assist you in making the most informed career decision, Career Xplora is an app developed by Brainwave Careers and Investec to provide a roadmap for your journey to the right career. Brainwave Careers supports learners in disadvantaged communities with educational support products and services. Disability Connect spoke to Programmes Manager Tyrol Venturini at

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Q&A: Multiple Sclerosis in the workplace

Disability Spotlight, In Focus, Uncategorized / Disability Connect

In over two thirds of cases, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects women, and often strikes between the ages of 20 and 40 – during the prime working years. Disability Connect spoke to *Francis Smith, a 52-year-old attorney from Johannesburg and an MS sufferer, to gain some personal insights into her experiences of living with, and working

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Transform with the times

Disability Spotlight, In Focus / Disability Connect

The disability sector is vast, and individuals with both visible and invisible disabilities face debilitating challenges daily; and when compounded with the global issues brought about by the pandemic, it becomes increasingly challenging to try and negotiate these obstacles in the civil society sector. Mduduzi Dube, Managing Director, Autism Western Cape The disability sector has

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Watch: Learners, educators, entrepreneurs, corporates and NGOs making a difference toward disabilities in the workplace

Career Expo, In Focus, In the News / Disability Connect

The Citi Disability Careers Expo 2022 concluded with 1300 learners having been exposed to the opportunities that await them as they exit secondary education and enter the world of tertiary education and employment.

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Citi Disability Career Expo 2022, coming together for the greater good of inclusivity

Career Expo, In Focus, In the News / Disability Connect

Over two days, 1300 learners with disabilities, educators, entrepreneurs, corporate organisations and NGOs came together to spotlight opportunities in the workplace. Citi South Africa came onboard as the headline sponsor of the event, spearheaded by Lauren den Besten, Campus Talent Acquisition Graduate. It was a day of education and fun for the learners who took

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Disability in the workplace – creating awareness through example

Employee Profile, In the workplace, Uncategorized / Disability Connect

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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Give people with disabilities a chance to shine in the workplace

Current Affairs, In the workplace / Disability Connect

People with disabilities form part of the employment equity programmes and businesses that complete their employment equity plans should be reflecting the disabled community. Labour Lawyer Michael Bagraim for IOL, Cape Argus Whilst we face in South Africa a veritable tsunami of unemployment, there are certain sectors affected more than others. Traditionally, South Africa reports

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