“Executives have told me that they do not know how to ‘do disability’,” says Lana Roy, the Programme Lead of 360: Disability Inclusion at Afrika Tikkun. “What does ‘do disability’ even mean? In South Africa, companies have a legal obligation to employ disabled people, but there are also moral reasons for companies to make an effort to improve disability inclusion.”
The story begins with a shared vision between Proudly Harties a vision to make everyday life just a little easier for mothers in need. Recognising the challenges faced by women who bring their children to clinics, where seating is scarce and breastfeeding often happens in uncomfortable spaces, they sought out a practical solution.
Atlantis, South Africa – Hisense SA’s manufacturing plant in Atlantis welcomed 100 young people from the
There’s a lot that can be – and needs to be – done to guide and support young people in South Africa to achieve their goals of bright futures, even in the face of high unemployment.
The fact is that on South Africa’s fairly extensive list of scarce skills are geologists, marine biologists, conservation scientists, environmental scientists, environmental engineers, environmental economists, climate change modellers, soil scientists, solar and wind energy specialists and sustainable energy engineers – and this is just a small sample.
Our facility is designed to offer both comfort and care. Each of our 16 residents has their own private bedroom and en-suite bathroom, allowing them the dignity of personal space while living in a safe, supportive environment. This setup helps residents feel at home, encouraging independence within a caring community.
After finishing my high school years at Hartbeespoort High School, I moved to Japan to complete my grades 10 through 12. By the time I graduated, I felt a strong pull to take a gap year before diving into university. For me, this gap year wasn’t just about taking a break from academics; it was an opportunity to expand my worldview, gain valuable life skills, and immerse myself in experiences that I couldn’t get from a classroom. The Baret Scholars program seemed like the perfect fit.
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How do you define a successful school career? What if your child isn’t a cookie-cutter achiever with an average of three distinctions and a sports award? Or maybe you have a child with eight distinctions but no time for anything outside of books, or a sports star with enough potential to shine in school but not enough to realistically secure a future?
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, South Africa – Ten post-graduate students who were previously unemployed recently embarked on a remarkable journey from Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, to Tzaneen, Limpopo Province, as part of the SA Harvest entrepreneurial incubator initiative. Supported by Naspers Labs, this programme aims to equip young individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to become self-sufficient agri-food entrepreneurs.
The medical profession, as we all know, is a selfless field that often lacks the appreciation it deserves from those who can afford its services. Now, envision a group of individuals who provide these services free of charge, seeing it as a profound opportunity to serve humanity.
Midrand, Johannesburg – Reddford House Blue Hills, an Inspired School, is proud to announce the appointment of Vilandre Lubbe as the new Head of Campus. Vilandre joins the Reddford House Blue Hills community with more than ten years of teaching and educational management experience. She is passionate about education and is committed to excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
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“Freedom is meaningless if people cannot put food in their stomachs” – Nelson Madiba Mandela
Kuierkidz Learning Centre is a holistic, independent, special needs school in Hartbeespoort. It is situated on a farm overlooking the Magaliesberg Mountain Range so we can combine the best of outdoor and indoor learning activities.
By René ‘Veertjie’ Coetzee (Principal)
Motivated by the plight of neglect, abandonment and desperation of children and abused mothers in their community, Huis Ebenhaeser was founded in 1981 by Johnny and Soekie Thomas converting their home into a refuge and safe haven.
We are specialists in palliative care, and treat patients holistically. This means that support is also provided to the patient’s support system.
Following recent global acquisitions, Inspired Education Group (IEG) has made some changes in their African portfolio with appointments in two roles in South Africa.
USA-based South African expat Charlene Lingham has joined the board of SA Harvest, the South African food rescue organisation whose mission is to end hunger in South Africa. Along with her passion for social impact, Charlene brings a unique blend of insights and experience based on her background in entrepreneurship and growth marketing.
In 1994 my husband and I moved to Hartbeespoort. We started our family in 1995 and soon became aware of the fact that there were no English preschools in Hartbeespoort. Our children had no choice but to attend an Afrikaans preschool. By Natliegh Strydom.
