South Africa has traversed a transformative journey for well over 20 years and as the SAE4D we continue to drive a steadfast presence of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, which we believe
transcends into personal contexts and the community at large.
Welcome to our Quarter 2 newsletter. We are a few weeks into the national lockdown, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic we are navigating an unusual and unchartered landscape.
We acknowledge that this is a period of disruption and "Business unusual".
The SAE4D takes note of President Cyril Ramaphosa' s announcement last night of a 21-day national lockdown with effect from midnight on Thursday, 26 March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Welcome to 2020, we are officially in a new decade, the year of abundance and opportunity!
We trust that you have had a good festive season and enjoyed a much deserved break and time with your loved ones and furry friends.
Persons with disabilities make up an estimated one billion, or 15 per cent, of the world’s population; about 80 per cent, of which, are of working age. Yet, the right of persons with disabilities to decent work is frequently denied, leading to a disproportionate number of people being excluded from the labour market. This exclusion can mean that people are either held back from accessing a job or they experience difficulties in finding and retaining a job.
Disability in the workplace is not only physical by Dr Jerry Gule, SAE4D Chairman In the Integrated National Disability Strategy...
