Inclusion is no longer a corporate initiative; it’s a moral and strategic imperative. Across Africa, organizations are being called to move beyond statements of intent toward measurable, lasting change. The South African Workplace Equality Index (SAWEI) stands as an independently validated framework for measuring LGBT+ workplace inclusion. SAWEI invites businesses, NGOs, and government institutions to align with a shared vision: to build workplaces where every individual can thrive, contribute, and belong. The Power of Measurable Inclusion SAWEI is not simply an assessment tool, it is a roadmap that translates policy into practice. Developed to provide credible benchmarking, SAWEI enables organizations to measure their progress against clear inclusion standards while ensuring compliance with South Africa’s legal and policy frameworks such as the Employment Equity Act, POPIA, and the National Development Plan 2030. The Index is also firmly aligned with the United Nations Sustain...
There is a story of a 16-year-old boy who sat on the back steps of his school, staring blankly at the gravel beneath his shoes. Just days before, he had learned that he was going to be a father, something he neither planned for nor understood fully. No one had ever spoken to him about contraception, sexual responsibility, or even how to manage the flood of emotions he was now drowning in. He didn’t know where to go for help, or even that he was allowed to ask. This boy’s story is not unique. It’s the story of thousands of South African boys navigating adulthood without a roadmap. And it’s why the Modern Community Foundation (MCF) is asking the urgent and necessary question: What about the boy child? A Hidden Crisis, Now in Plain Sight June is globally recognised as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month , a time meant to spotlight the internal battles men often fight alone. But in South Africa, this month holds even deeper meaning. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of de...