National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities

13/04/2026

This is Daphney Twala.

She works at the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities, she lives her best life, and she was born with four fingers — and she wouldn't change a thing.

Daphney wants you to know that persons with disabilities are not defined by what they don't have. They are defined by who they are, what they contribute, and how they show up — every single day.

This Casual Day, you can show up too.

Head to www.casualday.co.za, get your sticker, pick up a cap or bucket hat, and wear your support with pride on 4 September 2026.

Watch Daphney's story. Share it. And let's make this the most inclusive Casual Day yet.

13/04/2026

Meet the man behind the beat. 🥁

Ghapi — singer, drummer, songwriter and one of South Africa's most iconic entertainers — is beating for a cause this Casual Day 2026!

With over 40 years in the music industry, four number-one hits, his own drum school and record label, Ghapi knows better than anyone that music has the power to bring people together. And that's exactly why he's starring in the upcoming Casual Day TV ad — built around our 2026 theme, Beat As One: Rhythm Matters.

A drum unites. It doesn't ask your ability before letting you feel the beat — it simply calls you in. That's inclusion. That's what Casual Day is all about.

We're honoured by Ghapi's contribution to this campaign. His heart and talent are making this year's movement bigger than ever.

Join the beat! 💙 Grab your Casual Day sticker, T-shirt, cap or beanie — wear your support with pride on 4 September 2026.

Shop now at www.casualday.co.za



Ghapi Musician RSG Therina Wentzel-du Toit Adri Ilaine Visser Dr Hanri Kriel PhD APD Nelson Mandela Bay Association of and for Persons with Disabilities FS - APD FS Apd-Kzn APD Upington

10/04/2026

He can't see you. But he will move you.

Meet Bhekani "Brazoh B" Ngcobo — a blind professional, a dedicated team member at NCPD South Africa, a proud artist, and living proof that disability does not define your destiny.

Every morning, Bhekani gets up and navigates his world on his own terms. At the office, he contributes with purpose. At home, he has built a life of independence and dignity. And when the music calls — as Brazoh B — he pours out art that moves hearts and shifts perspectives.

He doesn't need sight to have vision.

This Casual Day 2026, the theme is BEAT AS ONE — because inclusion is a rhythm we all belong to.

On 4 September 2026, wear your Casual Day sticker, cap, bucket hat, or t-shirt and show South Africa that you stand for a country where everyone is valued, included, and celebrated.

Nothing is impossible. Believe in yourself.

Every sticker counts. Every purchase supports disability organisations that change lives.

Shop now: www.casualday.co.za

Share this post and tag someone who inspires you. Let's make Casual Day 2026 the loudest Beat As One yet.

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10/04/2026

Andrew Hofmeyr is Fanie du Toit 's guest this Sunday on Leefwêreld van die Gestremde, sharing his personal story of physical impairment resulting from a traumatic motor vehicle accident.
Don't forget to listen in to RSG at 11H00 this coming Sunday morning!

ID: A branded image showing Andrew Hofmeyr dressed in khaki clothing and seated in his office, and text "Leefwereld van die Gestremde Sundays 11H00

09/04/2026

If using headphones, play the music at safe listening levels. Rule of thumb: If you cannot hear other people talking when you are wearing the headphones or if other people have to shout to you to be heard at one metre away while the headphones are on, it is too loud.




ID: A branded image showing a young woman with long dark curly hair, shouting with her scrunched up, against a blue background. Across the top in a white block is "NOISE AWARENESS 2026" in light blue text right. Below that and to the left is NCPD's logo and to the right are 3 blue blocks containing "Listen at a safe volume" "others mustn't shout" "Hearing Loss Matters ". Below that is a white strip containing all NCPD project logos

04/04/2026

There are many ways in which to reduce exposure to unnatural sound levels -
* move away from the source of the noise
* wear suitable and appropriate hearing protection
* have your hearing checked regularly with an audiologist or similar healthcare practitioner

Fanie du Toit Michele Tonks Candice Marais APD Nelson Mandela Bay APD Northern Cape APD Upington APD Limpopo Eeufeeshuis Association of and for Persons with Disabilities FS - APD FS Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities - Makana Mpumalanga Association of Persons with Disabilities -ORTambo


ID: A branded image showing a smiling young man dressed an a grey Tshirt and listening to music on his mobile phone using headphones, against a blue background. Across the top in a white block is "NOISE AWARENESS 2026" in light blue text right. Below that and to the left is NCPD's logo and to the right are 3 blue blocks containing "Use adequate" "hearing protection" "Hearing Loss Matters ". Below that is a white strip containing all NCPD project logos

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

Take a moment to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holidays.

Let’s continue to move forward together, united, inclusive, and strong.

Safe travels from NCPD.

03/04/2026

Our mental health is just as important as physical health and should be given equal priority. Sadly, the stigma surrounding mental health conditions still remains, meaning those affected are reluctant to speak about their condition.

Fanie du Toit's guest this Sunday on RSG has experienced this first-hand. Bella* has Other Specified Dissociative Disorder and will share her real-life experiences as well as how an assistance dog supports her.
*not her real name

Fanie du Toit

ID: A branded image showing a stylised photograph of a young women with her hands in her long blonde hair, taken from 3 different angles, and text "Leefwereld van die Gestremde, Sundays 11:00"

01/04/2026

17 children are now sitting in classrooms built for them. This is what advocacy looks like.

For too long, parents of children with physical disabilities have been met with unanswered phones and closed doors. The NCPD — through a powerful partnership with the SABC — refused to accept that as the end of the story.

NCPD's Dylan Mashele visited schools, went to families' homes, and sat with parents who had stopped hoping. The SABC amplified those stories.

And the results are now visible:
✅ 17 new learners placed at Hope School (Grade R–12, CAPS curriculum)
✅ 6 more children undergoing assessment for placement
✅ Additional learners placed at Adelaide Tambo School in Soweto
Both schools are Casual Day beneficiaries. The funds South Africans raise every September keep these schools open, staffed, and accessible.

Hope School Principal Wilfred Jacobs confirmed space is still available in most grades — with hostel facilities for learners who need accommodation. If you know a family who needs help accessing placement, share this story.

📖 Full story: https://ncpd.org.za/ncpd-and-sabc-partnership-opens-school-doors-for-children-with-disabilities/

Pictured: Learners from Wings for Life School in Vanderbijlpark, a proud Casual Day participant school.

30/03/2026

Behind the scenes: Casual Day 2026 is in production!

What an extraordinary day at Klitsgras Drumming Venue as we brought the Casual Day 2026 campaign theme — Beat as One – Rhythm Matters — to life on camera.

The stars of the shoot? The amazing learners of Alma School, whose energy, heart, and rhythm made every take electric. We are so proud of every single one of them.
Huge thanks to:
🎶 Ghapi Musician for the drumming expertise that set the tone
🏡 Klitsgras Drumming Venue for the incredible space and warm hospitality
📸Jacques'Photography for freezing the magic in stills
🎬 Galjaard Photography for capturing the video story
💛 The entire NCPD team, who coordinated the shoot with passion and purpose

The final advert will be released in due course — watch this space!
In the meantime, Casual Day 2026 falls on Friday, 4 September — and stickers and merchandise are available now at 👉 www.casualday.co.za

Every sticker sold. Every item purchased. Every rand raised — goes directly toward disability inclusion, assistive devices, youth programmes, and so much more. Together, we've raised over R475 million since 1994. Let's beat that drum louder in 2026.

🟡 Buy your sticker. Join the beat. Make it matter.



Dr Hanri Kriel PhD Adri Ilaine Visser Daphney Twala Tygerberg Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities Apd-Kzn Breede Valley APD APD Upington APD Nelson Mandela Bay APD Northern Cape APD Limpopo Eeufeeshuis Drakenstein Association for Persons with Disabilities - APD Witzenberg APD Association of and for Persons with Disabilities FS - APD FS Jo-Dolphin Swartland APD Gertjan Holtzhausen Therina Wentzel-du Toit Alma School Andries Bruyns

30/03/2026

For the next few weeks, in the run up to International Noise Awareness Day on 29 April, we will be posting about ways in which to recognise loud noise and what to do to keep your hearing safe.

Research has shown that hearing loss can be linked to other pathologies like diabetes, Alzheimer's, heart disease and stroke. It also contributes to social isolation, depression and a risk of falling.

If you can't reduce noise in your environment, remove yourself from the environment!




ID: A branded image showing an older man lying on a floor after falling down stairs. Across the top in a white block is "NOISE AWARENESS 2026" in light blue text right. Below that and to the left is NCPD's logo and to the right are 3 blue blocks containing "Hearing loss" "heightens fall risk" "Hearing Loss Matters ". Below that is a white strip containing all NCPD project logos