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PART 1
Yesterday, I had the honour of unpacking the STOP IT Campaign—a bold, Deaf Youth-led digital advocacy movement defending South African Sign Language (SASL) against mockery, misrepresentation, and misuse.

I sat down with two powerful changemakers:
Madam Luthando “Lu” Kekana @luthando_k, Chairperson of the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities and a Gauteng Women in Excellence Award honouree, and
Bra-Si (Simon Manda) @smanda1, founder of @thisabilitynewspaper —a platform that continues to elevate disability voices in South Africa.

We gathered at Wits University for the 2025 Disability Summit & Career Expo @disabilityconnectza hosted by @raf_road and @sanlam_group —a critical space championing workforce inclusion for learners, graduates, entrepreneurs, and employees living with disabilities.

This is not a moment. It’s a movement.

#STOPITCampaign #DeafInclusion #DisabilityLeadership #SASL #LanguageJustice #UyandaSibiya #ThisAbility #InclusionMatters #DisabilitySummit2025 #WeMove taken in Wits - University of the Witwatersrand by @thisabilitynewspaper

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As an Architect of Social Impact, it is always an honour to find myself in the company of fellow system thinkers—people who aren’t just talking about inclusion, but actively building the future we deserve.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of spending time with two powerhouses:
Bra-Si @smanda1 founder of @thisabilitynewspaper and
Madam Lu @luthando_k Chairperson of the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities.

Our dialogue affirmed what I already believe: Inclusion is not charity. It’s strategy. And justice, when designed intentionally, becomes a system—not a slogan.

#STOPITCampaign #DeafInclusion #DisabilityLeadership #SASL #UyandaSibiya #LanguageIsDignity #SocialJustice #DisabilityConnect #SystemicChange by @thisabilitynewspaper

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👑✨ SHE DID IT! ✨👑

🇿🇦 LISA MSIZA IS YOUR MISS DEAF UNIVERSE 2025! 🇿🇦

Gallipoli, Italy just witnessed HISTORY! Our Queen @lisa_msiza has been crowned MISS DEAF UNIVERSE 2025! 🏆💫

From Soweto to the world stage — Lisa didn’t just compete, she DOMINATED! 🔥

This is what breaking barriers looks like. This is what representation feels like. This is what excellence embodies! 💪🏾

Lisa, you told us you wanted to prove that every Deaf person’s dream is possible. TODAY YOU DID THAT AND MORE! 🙌🏾

First Black Miss Deaf SA to win internationally? ✅
Academic excellence? ✅
Fierce advocacy? ✅
Crown? ✅✅✅

South Africa is BEYOND PROUD! 🇿🇦❤️🖤💛💚

#MissDeafUniverse2025 #LisaMsiza #MissDeafSA #SouthAfrica #DeafExcellence #Representation #DeafCommunity #InclusionMatters #DeafPride #ProudlySouthAfrican #BreakingBarriers #BlackExcellence #DisabilityInclusion #DeafCulture #SignLanguage #SAWins #HistoryMaker #Inspiration #BeautyWithPurpose #DeafEmpowerment #MzansiMagic #AfricanQueen #Gallipoli #Italy #DeafAndProud #LimitlessDreams #Soweto #RepresentationMatters #GlobalImpact #QueenEnergy

@sanda.rsa @missdeafsa @miss.mister.deaf.universe @lisa_msiza @official_misssa @deafsa1929 @dwypdza @presidencyza @uyanda_mbuli @gauteng_government @sundaytimesgennext @sundaytimes_za @iolnews @iol_lifestyle @sabcnewsonline @media24 @officialmorninglive @news24 @thesowetan @caxtonnetworknews taken in Gallipoli, Italy by @thisabilitynewspaper

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Did you know The Firestation has 8 phone booths — more than double The Bank's 4?

Add 5 pause and breakout areas, and it's clear this building was made for the days that need real quiet, not just a desk.

Book a focus day →Link in bio

#Workshop17 #Rosebank #DidYouKnow #TheFirestation #FlexibleWorkspace taken in Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Afirca by @thisabilitynewspaper

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"Can you imagine going to the bank… but doing it with an interpreter because you just can't do it by yourself?"

At the 10th @neemafoundationnpo Silent Walk and Run, Zinhle Zulu of @africanbank told us why the bank has walked alongside NEEMA Foundation since 2023.

Her focus is financial education for Deaf and hard-of-hearing South Africans. Her dream is banking that's fully accessible, so every Deaf customer can bank in dignity.

She said the whole industry has to step up

@ladytanzanite27 @dwypdza

#NEEMASilentWalk #SilentWalkAndRun #DeafAwareness #DeafAwarenessMonth #DeafCommunity #DeafCulture #SASL #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #FinancialInclusion #FinancialLiteracy #BankInDignity #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #EqualAccess #AfricanBank #NEEMAFoundation #THISABILITY #THISABILITYNewspaper #Joburg #Gauteng #SouthAfrica #Mzansi #Ubuntu #EndGBV taken in Rietvlei Zoo Farm by @thisabilitynewspaper

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4 days ago

10 years. One walk. A community that refuses to go unheard.

On 13 September, the 10th @neemafoundationnpo Silent Walk and Run took over @rietvleizoofarm in the south of Johannesburg. Deaf people, families, advocates and supporters came together to celebrate a decade of solidarity.

The day also saw the launch of the NEEMA Soccer Cup ⚽ and kept the focus on the barriers Deaf people still face in education, work and access to services.

Thanks to @africanbank for returning as official partner, and congratulations to NEEMA Foundation on ten years.

@ladytanzanite27

#NEEMASilentWalk #SilentWalkAndRun #DeafAwarenessMonth #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafCulture #SASL #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #Inclusion #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters #EqualOpportunity #Joburg #Johannesburg #JoburgSouth #Gauteng #RietvleiZooFarm #CommunityDevelopment #SouthAfrica #Mzansi #THISABILITY #THISABILITYNewspaper #AfricanBank #NEEMAFoundation #10Years #WalkForInclusion #RunForACause by @thisabilitynewspaper

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5 days ago

Did you know The Bank has 12 meeting rooms on top of its desks and offices?

Add 3 consultation rooms and 4 phone booths, and the follow-up call never has to happen in a stairwell again.

Check room availability →Link in Bio

#Workshop17 #Rosebank #DidYouKnow #TheBank #FlexibleWorkspace #AccessibleWorkspace taken in Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Afirca by @thisabilitynewspaper

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8 days ago

Did you know Rosebank's best view is from the 10th floor?

The Firestation's roof terraces look out toward the Magaliesburg — skyline over sirens, and the quiet counterpoint to The Bank's buzz just five minutes down the road.

See the view yourself →Link in bio

#Workshop17 #Rosebank #DidYouKnow #TheFirestation #FlexibleWorkspace #AccessibleWorkspace taken in Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Afirca by @thisabilitynewspaper

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15 days ago

Did you know a client meeting at The Bank doesn't have to end when the meeting ends?

24 Cradock Avenue shares its building with @proudmary_sa restaurant and wine bar, and the Hyde boutique hotel — so the deal that closed in the boardroom can carry on three floors down.

Host your next meeting at The Bank →link in bio

#Workshop17 #Rosebank #DidYouKnow #TheBank #FlexibleWorkspace #AccessibleWorkspace taken in Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Afirca by @thisabilitynewspaper

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22 days ago

VENUE FULL — BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN ONLINE!

DAISY Africa Regional Network & Master Class

Mon 28 Sept 2026 | 08:30–15:30

FREE online participation

Many can't read print.
Some can't hold a book.
Some can't see.

DAISY removes the barriers to reading.

Be at the cutting edge of accessible content creation.

Accessible books.
Accessible publishing.
Innovative content creation.

Register: daisy.org/arn

#DAISY #AccessiblePublishing #AccessibleBooks #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility

@daisyfoundation.africa @emperors_palace taken in Emperors Palace by @thisabilitynewspaper

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23 days ago

10 YEARS OF THE SILENT WALK

@africanbank has renewed its partnership with @neemafoundationnpo to celebrate the 10th Anniversary NEEMA Silent Walk and Run — happening at Rietvlei Zoo Farm on 13 September 2026.

A decade of walking in solidarity with the Deaf community. A decade of raising awareness. A decade of pushing for real, lasting inclusion.

This year brings the launch of the NEEMA Soccer Cup, plus awareness activities and ways for the whole community to get involved — right in the middle of Deaf Awareness Month.

"It's more than an event; it is a movement that shines a light on the importance of accessibility, understanding and inclusion." — Edna Sathekga-Montse, African Bank's Chief Transformation and Sustainability Officer

Join us. Stand with the Deaf community. 🙌

📍 Rietvlei Zoo Farm | 📅 13 September 2026 taken in Rietvlei Zoo Farm by @thisabilitynewspaper

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