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EAPA-SA Western Cape Chapter – Hosts Impactful Member & Stakeholder Engagement Event
The EAPA Western Cape Chapter proudly hosted its highly anticipated Member and Stakeholder Engagement Event on Friday, 27 June 2025. Held under the theme “Wellbeing, Inclusion & Recognition – Empowering Workplaces That Care,” the event brought together EAP...
EAPA-SA Free State Chapter at the Comrades Marathon
The EAPA-SA-FS Chapter demonstrated its commitment to wellness by deploying professionals to support athletes from various departments and companies in the Free State during the 2025 Comrades Marathon. This initiative showcases our organization's dedication to...
EAPA-SA Conference Event Management & Marketing Services Tender
Annual Conference and Events Management EAPA-SA is looking to appoint an event management company to organize, manage and coordinate the annual EAPA-SA Eduweek event on behalf of the Association. This tender document outlines the range of services that the Company...
Prema Naidoo, attended the Staff and Wellbeing Symposium at Stellenbosch University.
EAPA-SA Western Cape Chairperson Engages at Stellenbosch University Health and Wellbeing Symposium On Friday, April 19, 2024. Prema Naidoo, the Chairperson of EAPA-SA Western Cape, participated in the Staff and Wellbeing Symposium held at the esteemed Technopark...
Board Member Nomination 2023
Valued EAPA-SA member, We would like to bring to your attention that the term of office for the current board members comes to an end in September 2023 (2018-2023). In line with our constitution, a new board has to be voted in. Voting will take place at the AGM, which...
Egoli Chapter Member Survey 2021
The EAPA-SA Egoli Chapter invites the Egoli Chapter’s members and stakeholders to support us in completing our Member Survey for 2021. The objective of this Member Survey is to obtain input from our members on the strategies and focal areas for 2021’s Operational...
Service Provider Guide Update: Feedback Required
Dear Valued EAP Stakeholder On behalf of EAPASA, I hereby wish to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you took and for joining us in the Service Provider Membership virtual consultation session held on Zoom on held last Tuesday. As custodians of the EAP...
Farewell: Cheryl Pillay
An EWP champion has earned her angel wings. It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of Cheryl Pillay, a long standing member of the Nelson Mandela Bay Chapter of EAPASA. Despite her health challenges, she was always ready and willing to lend...
EAPA-SA expresses concern over Department of Arts and Culture tender
The Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa (EAPASA), a thought leader and the industry experts in the field of EAP and Wellness, expresses concern over the alleged awarding of a tender to render wellness services at the Department of Arts and...
Termination of Complimentary membership for Conference/Eduweek Attendance
Dear Valued EAPA-SA Member On behalf of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa (EAPASA) Board, I would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support of the association. As a result of the turbulent financial climate our country and...
EVENTS
EAPA-SA Free State Event
The Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa, Free State Chapter (EAPA-SA-FS), continues to enhance its visibility in the region through strategic partnerships. A notable example is the collaboration with the Office of the Speaker of Mangaung...
Join EAPA-SA Egoli for a Webinar: Emotional Intelligence, Managing Anxiety and Stress
Dear EAPA-SA Egoli Chapter Members, The Egoli Chapter in partnership with Kula Partners takes pleasure in inviting you to our free virtual (MS Teams) webinar. The title of our session is: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, MANAGING ANXIETYAND STRESS Please join us as we focus on...
EAPA-SA Free State – Human Capital Summit a Resounding Success
The EAPA-SA Free State Chapter Human Capital Summit was a resounding success, taking place on May 8, 2025, at the luxurious Tuscan Rose Lodge. The event was graced by Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Executive Mayor- Councillor Lulama Titi Odilli who rendered...
EAPA-SA Western Cape Hosts First Face-to-Face Session for Members and Stakeholders – 2025
On 29 April 2025, the EAPA Western Cape Chapter proudly hosted its first face-to- face engagement for members and stakeholders, a significant and energising moment that brought our community together to reconnect, share knowledge, and foster collaboration in the...
EAPA-SA Free State – Human Capital Summit
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS’ ASSOCIATION-SOUTH AFRICA- FREE STATE (EAPA-SA-FS) HUMAN CAPITAL SUMMIT. Date: 08 MAY 2025 Location: TUSCAN ROSE, BLOEMFONTEINSpeakersThabo Silvester Monyatsi is a psychologist based in Bloemfontein,...
EAPA-SA Free State – Stakeholders Breakfast
On February 28, 2025, the Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa - Free State (EAPA-SA-FS) hosted a Stakeholders Breakfast Session at the prestigious Black Sheep Restaurant in Bloemfontein. This strategic gathering aimed to inform and engage key...
Egoli Post Eduweek 2024 Event
Dear EAPA-SA Egoli Chapter Members, The Egoli Chapter takes pleasure in inviting you to our much anticipated Post Eduweek in person event, which will take place in Roodepoort (Address to be shared in due course). We have an awesome line up of expert speakers unpacking...
Why You Should Attend Eduweek 2024
Eduweek 2024, hosted by the South African Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA-SA), promises to be an essential event for professionals in the employee assistance and human resources fields. Here are compelling reasons to attend this premier event:1....
Free State Chapter – Team Building & Year End Function
Attention all Free State Chapter members! 🌟 Join us for a Year End and Team Building function on the 30th of November.Please RSVP to one of the contact details below and bring your R50 on the day for registration.We look forward to seeing you there to connect with...
Virtual Meeting: Egoli Chapter Emergency Invite 4 August 2023
Attention all Egoli Chapter members! 🌟 An urgent matter requires our immediate attention. Egoli Chapter is hosting an emergency meeting to address the concerning issue of low attendance at their regular chapter meetings. Date: Friday, 04 August 2023 Time: 10:00 -...
ARTICLES
EAP Innovations for the Modern Workplace
In today’s fast-paced and continuous evolving work environment, EAPs need to continually adapt to meet the dynamic needs of employees. Traditional models, while foundational, may no longer suffice in addressing contemporary challenges. Innovative approaches are...
Understanding the Basics of Workplace Wellness Integration
Workplace wellness is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. As organisations grapple with rising mental health challenges, burnout, and employee disengagement, integrating wellness into the workplace has become an essential strategy for fostering productivity and...
Exploring the Role of EAPs in Promoting Organisational Consciousness and Awareness
The workplace is no longer just a space for productivity—it’s a representation of society where social issues, values, and awareness intersect. EAPs are uniquely positioned to drive organisational consciousness, fostering environments that prioritise awareness,...
The Missing Link in Wellness Programmes: Incentivised Wellness Strategies
Employee wellness programmes are a staple in many organisations, but engagement levels often fall short of expectations. What if the missing link lies not in the offerings themselves but in how they are framed? Incentivised wellness strategies have emerged as a...
Navigating Grief and Change: Supporting Employees Through Personal Loss
Grief is an unavoidable part of life, but when it infiltrates the workplace, it can significantly impact an employee's productivity, mental health, and interpersonal relationships. For EAPs, the challenge lies in navigating the complexities of grief while fostering...
The Future of EAPs: Insights from Tinyiko Godfrey Chabalala
Insights from the EAPA-SA BoardAt EAPA-SA Eduweek 2024, we had the opportunity to interview board members about the evolving landscape of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Tinyiko Godfrey Chabalala, Past President and current EAPA-SA Board Member: Pan...
Leveraging AI, Automation, and Robotics in EAP
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, EAPs are uniquely poised to harness the transformative power of technology. Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and robotics are no longer futuristic concepts; they are tools reshaping industries globally. For wellness...
Policy Integration: A Professional Approach to Employee Health and Wellness
In the workplace wellbeing landscape, integrating employee health and wellness policies into organisational frameworks is not just a value-add, but a necessity. For EAPs, bridging the gap between policy and practice ensures that programmes remain relevant, effective,...
The Role of AI in EAPs
Insights from Smangele SimelaneAt EAPA-SA Eduweek 2024, we engaged in thought-provoking discussions with our board members about the evolving landscape of Employee Assistance Programmes. One of the most pressing topics was the integration of artificial...
Navigating the Journey: How EAPs Provide Support for Employees with Terminal Illnesses
The diagnosis of a terminal illness is one of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. For employees, this reality is compounded by concerns about work, finances, and relationships. EAPs play a critical role in supporting employees through this journey,...