Casual Day is a project that raises funds for services for persons with disabilities. The project is also involved in influencing the government's policy and legislation framework around disability through its parent organization, the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa (NCPPDSA). Says NCPPDSA director Therina Wentzel, "The funding that we generate through the Casual Day project is utilized in many ways that are not always evident. Of course, it is … [Read more...] about Serious uses for Casual Day funds
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Wheelchair Roundabout brings joy
As National Child Protection Week kicks of today, Casual Day has more good news about the impact that the funds raised by the campaign are having in communities all over South Africa. Wheelchair swings and a round-about custom-designed for learners in wheelchairs were recently installed at the campus of Basizeni Special School in eMbalenhle, Evander, in Mpumalanga Province, bringing much joy and pleasure to the learners. They were purchased with the proceeds of last year's Casual Day … [Read more...] about Wheelchair Roundabout brings joy
SADA walks out of caucus on the eve of President Zuma addressing summit
The South African Disability Alliance (SADA) had no choice but to walk out from the Disability Caucus on the eve of the Disability Summit where President Zuma is to be the keynote speaker and where he will meet members of the Presidential Working Group on Disabilities. SADA was forced to withdraw from the Disability Caucus held at the St George's Hotel and Conference Centre on 9 March 2016 in view of Disabled People South Africa (DPSA) refusal to discuss a letter addressed to SADA. The … [Read more...] about SADA walks out of caucus on the eve of President Zuma addressing summit
Casual Day proceeds keep the wheels turning in Nelson Mandela Bay
The top performers in the Casual Day campaign for 2015 were announced at the project's annual awards breakfast held The Boardwalk in Summerstrand today. The function honoured the fundraisers and who assist in raising donations for the disability sector. The organisation that raised the most donations for Casual Day in the province is the Association for Persons with Disabilities Nelson Mandela Bay (APD NMB), raising donations of R114 731. The funds raised will be used to purchase much-needed … [Read more...] about Casual Day proceeds keep the wheels turning in Nelson Mandela Bay
Casual Day celebrates disability awareness month
As South Africa nears the end of the 2015 Disability Right Awareness Month, Casual Day is wrapping up its 2015 campaign and launching its National Schools Programme for 2016. Schools are encouraged to pledge their support for Casual Day and to twin up with mainstream schools in their area. "School governing bodies, teachers and parents are encouraged to put Casual Day on their official 2016 calenders now," says Casual Day project leader Vanessa du Plessis. "Disability Rights Awareness … [Read more...] about Casual Day celebrates disability awareness month
Honours for Strachan, Adams, Ngwenya and Mdluli
Four Casual Day ambassadors will be honoured at the upcoming Tributes Excellence Awards, which honours women with disabilities. Lois Strachan, Jabulile Ngwenya, Terry-Ann Adams and Bongi Mdluli have been selected as some of the extraordinary women with disabilities whose achievements will be celebrated at the three-day event to be held in Mangaung from 26 to 28 August 2015. Strachan is a well-known personality on the speaking circuit and has written a series of children's books, "The … [Read more...] about Honours for Strachan, Adams, Ngwenya and Mdluli
DJ Black Coffee Celebrates Disability
DJ Black Coffee has his Casual Day sticker and will be joining millions of South Africans on Friday 4 September in raising funds for persons with disabilities. Other celebrities who have already got their stickers include songstress and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka, paralympic athlete Samkelo Radebe and TV presenter Lezanne Naidoo. "We asked DJ Black Coffee to wear his Casual Day sticker, because he is one of the most influential stars on South Africa," says Therina Wentzel, Director of … [Read more...] about DJ Black Coffee Celebrates Disability
Change lives over 67 minutes and with R10.00
Casual Day has appointed a new group of ambassadors for 2015 to join the team to Spring into Action for persons with disabilities. The group has come on board just in time for Mandela Day and they will be celebrating Madiba’s legacy by inspiring their communities to participate in Casual Day 2015, which takes place on Friday 4 September. Casual Day project leader Vanessa du Plessis says “We are privileged to be working with some very passionate young people who have not let their disability … [Read more...] about Change lives over 67 minutes and with R10.00
Join Oscar winner and spring into action
Singer and songwriter Prudence Mabena, who starred in an Oscar winning documentary about her life as a person who triumphed over her disability, has been appointed as a Casual Day ambassador. Music by Prudence won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Short Documentary. The doccie tells the uplifting story of this Zimbabwean songbird and follows her remarkable journey out of hatred and superstition into one of music, love and possibilities. Persons with disabilities experience discrimination in so … [Read more...] about Join Oscar winner and spring into action
Looking to beat R28 Million
Casual Day, SA's foremost fundraiser for persons with disabilities, raised R28 million countrywide last year. Sponsored by the Edcon Group, Casual Day is owned and managed by The National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa. The 2015 Casual Day campaign this week kicked off its activities with the arrival of the stickers from the printers. Schools, organisations and corporates will be able to put in their bulk orders for stickers now – and put the date on their … [Read more...] about Looking to beat R28 Million
Casually raising R28 million
'As we prepare to celebrate Human Rights Day on Saturday 21 March, we are proud to announce that a significant proportion of the funds raised by Casual Day go towards lobbying for the rights of persons with disabilities,' says Casual Day project leader, Celeste Vinassa, who added that SA's foremost fundraiser for persons with disabilities, raised R28 million countrywide last year. 'This is over R3 million more than we raised last year, which means we can expand our reach and secure greater … [Read more...] about Casually raising R28 million
Casual Day needs YOU!
Casual Day Youth Ambassadors are challenging the youth of South Africa to volunteer to raise donations for Casual Day. Nicole Laxton, Khumo Moyane and Patrick Mashegwana have been volunteering for Casual Day and are already into their second campaign for the project that raises funds for persons with disabilities. "We are celebrating Youth Day and commemorating 16 June, 2014, by issuing a challenge to young people all over the country to volunteer for Casual Day by helping organisations to … [Read more...] about Casual Day needs YOU!
Miss South Africa goes casual
Reigning Miss South Africa, Marilyn Ramos, has added Casual Day to her portfolio of causes that she will support this year. She is passionate about children, and has spent much of her reign so far advocating and caring for vulnerable children. By supporting the Casual Day campaign, she is helping to raise awareness of the needs of all persons with disabilities. Casual Day, South Africa's most successful fundraising project for persons with disabilities, has invited eight new organisations to … [Read more...] about Miss South Africa goes casual
Casual Day’s Eastern Cape Stars
The top performers in the Eastern Cape in the 2012 Casual Day fundraising campaign were announced earlier this week at a roadshow function in Port Elizabeth. The Association for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Nelson Mandela Bay, was named the top performing participating NGO in the region – and in the top ten in the country. Mr Brian Bezuidenhout, the organisation's executive director who was there to receive the accolade, thanked his team for their hard work. Buli G Ngomane, General … [Read more...] about Casual Day’s Eastern Cape Stars
Casually Raising R170 Million
Casual Day is the flagship project of the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities (NCPPDSA), a non-profit organisation mandated to improve education, inclusivity, accessibility and social integration for persons with disabilities. Since it's inception 18 years ago, Casual Day has raised over R170 million for disability organisations. Principal sponsor Edcon has recently committed to a three-year contract and aims to raise R6 million in sticker donations at all Edcon stores and … [Read more...] about Casually Raising R170 Million
