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Why neuro-inclusive workplaces are becoming the new standard

Office Property

Why neuro-inclusive workplaces are becoming the new standard

Candice Buker, Issued by Trend Group 5 May 2026

Virgin Atlantic unveils redesigned Heathrow Clubhouse

Travel

Virgin Atlantic unveils redesigned Heathrow Clubhouse

24 Apr 2026

Why skills development providers are well placed to support neurodiverse learners

Skills Training

Why skills development providers are well placed to support neurodiverse learners

Lindiwe Bucibo, Issued by Maccauvlei Learning Academy 23 Mar 2026

Paris Hilton says she has ‘rejection sensitivity dysphoria’ – here’s what it is and how it’s linked to ADHD

Neurology

Paris Hilton says she has ‘rejection sensitivity dysphoria’ – here’s what it is and how it’s linked to ADHD

Georgia Chronaki 24 Feb 2026

Inclusive play redefined: First-ever autistic Barbie hits the shelves

DEI

Inclusive play redefined: First-ever autistic Barbie hits the shelves

13 Jan 2026

Otters’ Creek Junior School teacher Ayesha Galant presents a lesson. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Primary & Secondary Education

Zoning problem forces Cape Town school to close

20 Oct 2025

Image credit: Unicef South Africa/2014/Schermbrucker

Public Health

27.6% drop in Western Cape infant immunisations risks outbreaks

16 Oct 2025

President Hotel launches dedicated neurodivergent room offering

Tourism & Travel

President Hotel launches dedicated neurodivergent room offering

13 Oct 2025

The Zayed Sustainability Prize’s jury selected the 33 finalists from 7,761 entries received across six categories. Image supplied.

Food, Water & Energy Security

Inmed South Africa is a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize

6 Oct 2025

Image credit: on Pexels

Hospital Groups

Paracetamol, pregnancy and autism: what the science really shows

Dipa Kamdar 25 Sep 2025

BMW, Unicef open 'first' coding hub at rural KwaZulu-Natal school

Dealers

BMW, Unicef open 'first' coding hub at rural KwaZulu-Natal school

26 Aug 2025

City Lodge Hotels an ally for autism lifelong learning

Tourism

City Lodge Hotels an ally for autism lifelong learning

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 22 Aug 2025

40th birthday marked by planting trees, empowering communities, and showcasing female leadership

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

40th birthday marked by planting trees, empowering communities, and showcasing female leadership

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 11 Aug 2025

Fame Week's 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards finalists revealed

Film

Fame Week's 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards finalists revealed

7 Aug 2025

Image credit: Alireza Attari on Unsplash

Paediatrics

Autism treatment depends on highly individualised approach

25 Jun 2025

New initiative aims to enhance travel for neurodivergent travellers

Travel

New initiative aims to enhance travel for neurodivergent travellers

14 Apr 2025

Autism Awareness Month: Autism spectrum disorder and the need for effective school alternatives

Education

Autism Awareness Month: Autism spectrum disorder and the need for effective school alternatives

Louise Schoonwinkel, Issued by Impaq 8 Apr 2025

Absa and Qhubeka empower Axios School of Skills students with 100 bicycles

Primary & Secondary Education

Absa and Qhubeka empower Axios School of Skills students with 100 bicycles

Issued by OnPoint PR 25 Mar 2025

Movie lovers are in for a treat this February

Film

Movie lovers are in for a treat this February

Daniel Dercksen 4 Feb 2025

Source: Pixabay.

Covid-19

Leadership shakeup at Moderna ahead of major vaccine rollouts

Katja Hamilton 8 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Public Health

Africa health body calls on Trump to honour US vaccine pledges

Anait Miridzhanian 8 Nov 2024

AI thought leaders gather for Singularity Summit 2024

Events & Conferencing

AI thought leaders gather for Singularity Summit 2024

Issued by Mann Made 31 Oct 2024

Beyond the surface: Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace

Management & Leadership

Beyond the surface: Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace

Issued by icandi CQ 19 Sep 2024

Labour Law & Unions

Workplace bullying: Employers battle prerogative vs perception

Sibusiso Dube 6 Aug 2024

Thousands of special needs learners still not placed at schools

Primary & Secondary Education

Thousands of special needs learners still not placed at schools

Mary-Anne Gontsana 5 Jun 2024

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Employment Equity

How to approach executive search for a neuroinclusive office

Jeremy Bossenger 17 Apr 2024

Mental health

Advocating support for autism awareness and early intervention

4 Apr 2024

Lydia Shadrach-Razzino, Partner, Head of Corporate/M&A, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg

Employment Equity

World Autism Awareness Day: Ensuring your neurodiverse colleagues feel like they belong

Lydia Shadrach-Razzino 2 Apr 2024

Image supplied.

Advertising

Little Black Book's Immortal Awards 2023 winners

18 Jan 2024

Image supplied. The national winners of the 2023 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

Media

The 2023 national Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards winners

1 Dec 2023

Jody Tipping, partner and senior recruiter at REDi Recruitment

Talent Acquisition

Why traditional job descriptions aren't cutting it in today's workplace

1 Nov 2023

The ad is the only African campaign to make it onto the shortlist. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted at The Care Awards

21 Sep 2023

Image supplied. Marilize Jacobs shares how she brought together two passions, interior design and PR

PR & Communications

#WPRD2023: Working to be happy and happy to be working

Marilize Jacobs 14 Jul 2023

Art education should be embraced in primary schools

Primary & Secondary Education

Art education should be embraced in primary schools

Lloyd Jeeves 4 Jul 2023

Image supplied.
Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2023 shortlist has been announced

Media

Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2023 shortlist announced

13 Jun 2023

What you need to know about child vaccinations - Medshield

Paediatrics

What you need to know about child vaccinations - Medshield

Issued by Stone 22 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Health and wellness expert, Vanessa Ascencao.

Healthcare

ADHD medication alone has no impact on learning, study

23 Jan 2023

Image source: Tara Winstead from

Employment Equity

Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace

Brett Abraham 22 Nov 2022

Collaborating to close the loop on textile waste

Fashion & Homeware

Collaborating to close the loop on textile waste

22 Nov 2022

Image supplied: Bolt Food country manager, Tafadzwa Samushonga

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Tafadzwa Samushonga, Bolt Food country manager

Emily Stander 9 Nov 2022

Image source: Kampus Production from

Higher Education

Universities shouldn't use software to monitor online exams: here's why

Sioux McKenna 14 Sep 2022

Source: iStock.

Talent Acquisition

#NedbankIMC2022: Neurodiversity drives competitive workforce

Katja Hamilton 15 Aug 2022

Image supplied: Christian Botha and Rafael Ferrao, the Young Lions competition winners

Cannes Lions

Local creatives to represent SA at #CannesLions2022

Emily Stander 11 May 2022

Education

Education specialist, Johan van Lill to head up Curro's new Learner Support Unit

20 Apr 2022

April is Autism Awareness Month - How do you support a child with ASD?

Mental health

April is Autism Awareness Month - How do you support a child with ASD?

Shani Lits, Issued by JNPR 6 Apr 2022

Image supplied: The Hedgie Fund will aim to support autism awareness

Film & Cinematography

Hedgie Fund NFT collection aims to support autism awareness

23 Mar 2022