The second intake for the online QASA Work Readiness Programme (November to December 2020) had a 100 percent pass rate. QASA project coordinator, Zandile Miya, says: “QASA is very excited as this means there are more chances for our members to become skilled and more employable. “They will receive certificates […]
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QASA bids farewell to admin assistant
Thokozile Cele, the former administrative assistant for QASA, resigned in December 2020 to pursue new career ventures. Thoko, as she was fondly known, will be missed for her bubbly personality, her willingness to help and her ever so kind character. QASA wishes Thokozile all the best in her new venture […]
Meet the QASA recruitment officer
QASA contracted Dhaneshree Suleman as the recruitment officer for the Work Readiness Programme with the goal of assisting candidates to source employment opportunities and facilitate the relationships between the candidates and potential employers. Dhaneshree is a self-motivated, team-orientated person with a dynamic outlook on life and a strong desire to […]
Debunking the myths around the COVID vaccine
To promote the first issue of 2021, Rolling Inspiration is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, 31 March, at 7 PM. During the free-to-attend event, Rolling Inspiration editor, Mariska Morris, and managing editor, Raven Benny, will discuss the myths surrounding the COVID vaccine with Rolling Inspiration contributor, George Louw. George qualified […]
National Championship returns in April
With the global coronavirus pandemic, many events were cancelled or postponed. Most notably, the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games were pushed into 2021. Locally, the South African lockdown resulted in the postponement of the SASAPD National Championship – an event that many South African para athletes use to improve their world […]
Get your application in
There is only a few days left to submit your application for the 2021 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards. The event celebrates entrepreneurs who are uplifting communities while addressing social or disability challenges. Winners of the Awards receive prize money and mentorship to take their businesses to […]
Webinar offers readers more value
In January, Rolling Inspiration hosted its second webinar. The aim of the event was to promote Issue 4 of 2020, provide readers with even more information, and offer an opportunity for the audience to directly engage with the contributors and advertisers in the magazine. The free-to-attend, full-day webinar boasted 10 […]
Another first with a virtual AGM
The new decade has brought with it some unexpected challenges as the world struggles to manage the COVID-19 pandemic with South Africans spending most of the year in lockdown. To ensure the safety of its members and staff, QASA has adapted to these new challenges by hosting its first-ever virtual […]
QASA welcomes new intern
Phindile Dlamini is the most recent addition to the QASA team. Joining as an intern and ambassador, she is a quadriplegic member who completed the QASA Work Readiness Programme in March. She will assist with admin functions. The reserved, well-mannered young lady had the following to say: “I was so […]
Farmers with disabilities in the spotlight
In the first issue of 2021, we introduce INMED South Africa on its Aquaponics system, which combines fish farming with hydroponic farming. The system has empowered small scale farmers – many of whom are people with disabilities – to reap a bigger harvest and empower their communities. Mary Mkithika, a […]