Disability

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 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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WATCH – Come as you are

Santam’s disability network uses the acronym ADAPT – All Diversabilities Partnering Together – which serves employees, as well as those with children or relatives living with disabilities. Being an equal opportunities organisation, there is no barrier to entry for anybody living with disabilities, with qualification and experience being the main criteria for employment consideration. Thembi

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From awareness to action: Empowering voices for disability rights

Every year, Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) is observed from November 3rd to December 3rd in South Africa, culminating in the globally recognised International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3rd. This period serves as an important reminder of the rights of persons with disabilities and the urgent need to promote accessibility, inclusivity

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Providing dignity and inclusion for children and adults with disabilities

By donating Nappies countrywide or by making a monetary donation (Nappy Rands) you help The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) in reaching our goal of providing nappies to children (and adults) with disabilities. Nappy Run, started in 2011 by the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), is an

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Rhodes University student receives R700,000 SAB Foundation Start-up Grant

Ntobeko Promise Songcata, a Rhodes University PhD student, has been awarded the prestigious R700,000 start-up grant from the SAB Foundation. His biotechnology start-up, Pro’land Biotech, co-founded with Charles Arineitwe, was recognised for their innovative invention, PetriCam, at the 2024 Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards. Pro’land Biotech is one of the first spinouts of the

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It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace – World Mental Health Day 2024

Approximately 67% of South Africans are in a form of employment. All employees have the right to a safe and mentally healthy work environment. This World Mental Health Day (WMHD) we join the call from The World Federation for Mental Health, recognising the need to prioritise mental health in the workplace. Mental health issues, such

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Fewer than 15 accredited sign language interpreters in South Africa

From an initial mandate of placing people living with disabilities in workplace positions, eDeaf has evolved a training and skills development component to compliment placement and has placed over 4000 people in 17 years. With over 44 schools for the deaf in South Africa, only 10 offer a matric so the focus is on learnerships

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Employment creation for people living with disabilities at the IDC

Stimulating economic growth and creating employment is the mandate of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Black Economic Empowerment, as well as disability and LGBTQI+ inclusion. The IDC runs learnership, bursary and internship programmes for people living with disabilities and attended the 2024 Disability Summit and Career Expo to discover how all levels disability inclusion

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Confronting stigma head-on, Capetonians Shona and Vic have been transforming lives

For two Capetonians, using their passion to take on major personal challenges has transformed both their lives – and potentially the lives of hundreds of thousands of others – and made what seems miraculous the new norm. By Chris Bateman – Daily Maverick The genesis of Shona McDonald’s Shonaquip Social Enterprise, which designs and makes

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iSchoolAfrica’s disability and inclusion programme shortlisted for prestigious award

iSchoolAfrica is proud to announce that its Disability and Inclusion Programme has been shortlisted for the esteemed Zero Project Award 2025. Out of a competitive pool of 522 nominations from 90 countries, the programme has successfully advanced through the first round of peer review, securing a place on the #ZeroCall25 shortlist of 150 innovative solutions.

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