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Enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in South Africa
Mini Dissertation (MPhil (Disability Rights in Africa))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/101078 Enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in South Africa Msipa, Dianah maymoona.chouglay@gmail.com Nkhata, C.M. Chouglay, Maymoona UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Employment Disability Policy Practical recommendations Workplace performance Mini Dissertation (MPhil (Disability Rights in Africa))--University of Pretoria, 2024. The mini dissertation explores the barriers and facilitators to workforce participation for persons with disabilities in South Africa, evaluating how policies and initiatives compare to global and regional standards. The research highlights the systemic challenges faced by persons with disabilities, including societal stigma, educational inequities, and workplace discrimination. Despite legal frameworks like the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act (PEPUDA), implementation gaps persist, limiting the practical impact of these laws. The study underscores the importance of fostering inclusive workplaces that not only offer physical accommodations but also promote a culture of inclusion. Using a desktop research methodology, the dissertation critically analyses South Africa's policies against international benchmarks such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the African Disability Protocol. The study identifies weaknesses in enforcement, employer awareness, and resource allocation. It also calls for more comprehensive data collection, targeted sector-specific interventions, and the integration of intersectionality to address overlapping discriminations based on race, gender, and socioeconomic status. The dissertation concludes with recommendations for strengthening legislative enforcement, increasing employer training, and promoting best practices through collaboration between government, civil society, and the private sector. The ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between policy and practice to create more equitable employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in South Africa. Centre for Human Rights MPhil (Disability Rights in Africa) Unrestricted Faculty of Laws SDG-10: Reduced inequalities 2025-02-20T08:46:33Z 2025-02-20T08:46:33Z 2025-04 2024-09 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101078 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.28445354 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Employment Disability Policy Practical recommendations Workplace performance Enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in South Africa |
| title | Enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in South Africa |
| title_full | Enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in South Africa |
| title_short | Enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in South Africa |
| title_sort | enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in south africa |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Employment Disability Policy Practical recommendations Workplace performance |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101078 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.28445354 |