The MTN SA Foundation has launched a state-of-the-art multimedia centre for students with disabilities at Vhembe TVET in Makwarele Campus, Limpopo...
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has marked the official opening of the state-of-the-art Pholela Special School at Bulwer in the Harry Gwala District Municipality...
The first 1,000 days of a child's life are vital in establishing the foundation for the rest of the child's development going forward. The importance of correct care and stimulation during this period is therefore crucial, and especially so for children with disabilities...
An innovative initiative by government to supply modern technology equipment to disadvantaged schools in rural areas is set to change the lives of learners at these schools...
Meropa Communications, as part of its pro-bono work, has developed and produced an ambitious fundraising campaign to raise R1m for non-profit organisation, Blind SA...
Hundreds of disabled learners had the opportunity to meet corporates seeking to employ people with disabilities...
With only an estimated 5% of youth with disabilities matriculating every year, and companies with job placements and employment equity requirements to fulfil, how do we bridge the educational gap to help these learners become employable?
There are several amendments in the new tax bills that will impact on other labour-related legislation...
Tarryn Atkinson 21 Jul 2017
Stanley Hutcheson & Associates (SHA) has picked up that many companies fall back on the stereotype that employing people with disabilities (PWD) is a risky and expensive practice...
Several reclaimed items from the pavilion of the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2012 expo are being put to good use by two Tshwane-based schools for children with special needs.
Deputy Health Minister Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says South Africa is maturing in terms of its capability to accommodate and provide for children with disabilities.
Gabi Khumalo 31 Aug 2012
Following the successful Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA) learnership programme, AutoZone has announced that is has offered 48% of its learners employment within the group.
The second group of trainees commence work this month at the one-year-old Feel Good Store - the public face of the innovative Feel Good Project run in partnership by The Foschini Group and the non-profit organisation Learn to Earn.
The Shoprite Group yesterday, 19 May 2009, announced the first graduation class of 38 deaf learners who have completed a four month Sales Skills Programme and who are now employed in Checkers stores in Gauteng.
Volkswagen of South Africa has offered a lifeline to 60 disabled young adults by launching a one-year Learnership in End-User Computing, specifically for people with disabilities. Successfully completing the course could lead to full-time employment within the automotive manufacturer's national dealer network.
It is difficult to publicly admit. Seven years into the Skills Development rollout, it is apparent that even where we are meeting our paper targets established by the National Skills Development Strategy, where SETAs are tasked to ensure that 4% of our benefits is spent on people with disabilities, we are nevertheless failing people with disabilities terribly, especially those with mental disabilities.
Ivor Blumenthal 14 Jun 2007
1485 Radio Today and Progression are approaching MAPPP SETA and companies within the film and electronic media, advertising, arts and culture, printing and packaging and print media and publishing sector with regards to funding and implementation of a learnership project for people with disabilities, which will assist in meeting the sector's targets for people with disabilities.