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Board Member Nominations 2026
Registered members of EAPA-SA are required to nominate eligible candidates to serve on the EAPA-SA Board for a three (3) year term of office which will officially commence from the date on which they have been elected to serve. Nomination Criteria (a) should be a...
Promoting Holistic Well-being: EAPA-SA-FS Chapter’s Mandela Month Initiative
In the spirit of Mandela Month, the EAPA-SA-FS Chapter visited St. Thomas Methodist Church to promote Mental and Spiritual Well-being. This initiative reflects the Chapter’s commitment to serving others and fostering holistic growth. The Chapter is proud to be making...
EAPA-SA Western Cape Promotes Growth and Strategic Partnerships at UWC Mental Health Seminar
On 18 July 2025, the EAPA-SA Western Cape Chapter proudly participated in the Higher Education Institution Mental Health Seminar, hosted at the University of the Western Cape’s School of Public Health. Focused on the theme “Neurodiversity and Disability in Higher...
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...
Research Provider to conduct research within the EAP Service Provider network to benchmark utilization and engagement in South Africa
Research Provider to conduct research within the EAP Service Provider network to benchmark utilization and engagement in South Africa EAPA-SA is looking to appoint a research provider to conduct a benchmarking study within the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)...
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...
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
Understanding the Nervous System: Your Body’s Power Grid and its Link to Stress and Recovery
Are you equipped to manage a workforce where over one-third of employees report excessive daily stress (SA Federation for Mental Health, 2024)? In South Africa’s high-pressure economic climate, wellness practitioners are no longer just "support staff", we are the...
AI in the World of EA Providers: Ethical and Service Delivery Implications
Is your practice ready for a future where algorithms assist in triage and sentiment analysis monitors employee burnout in real-time? With nearly 62% of South African healthcare leaders already implementing remote patient monitoring for mental health outcomes, the...
Revisiting Holistic Wellness: A Year-End Reflection for Practitioners
As the year draws to a close, it's vital for EAP professionals to pause and reflect on the true scope of the services we provide. In South Africa, the persistent challenge of multi-dimensional stress demands a re-evaluation: approximately 60% of EAP cases present with...
Looking Ahead to 2026: EAP as a Strategic Business Partner
The notion of the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) as a clinical afterthought is dead. Globally, organisations are waking up to the critical link between workforce well-being and the bottom line. In South Africa, this link carries a massive economic consequence:...
The Role of EAP in Addressing Organisational Burnout
Are you truly equipped to battle the burnout crisis eroding the South African workforce? As Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) practitioners, our role extends far beyond crisis intervention; we are critical strategic partners in fostering sustainable organisational...
Surviving Toxic Workplaces: An EAP Practitioner’s Guide
As EAP practitioners, we are the organisational 'first responders'. We are often the first to see the cracks forming—the rising anxiety, the inter-team conflict, the management-induced burnout. But what happens when these isolated incidents are not incidents at all,...
Breaking the Chains: How EAPs Support Employees and Their Families in Overcoming Addiction
Addiction remains one of the most pervasive challenges affecting workplaces worldwide, with ripple effects extending to employees’ families. For EAPs, addressing addiction is not merely a reactive measure but an opportunity to foster long-term wellness, productivity,...
Practical Strategies for Integrating AI into Mental Health and EAP Services
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and the field of (EAPs is no exception. For wellness practitioners, leveraging AI offers unparalleled opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve outcomes, and personalise support. Yet,...
The Importance of Early Mental Health Interventions
In today’s high-pressure workplace environment, mental health challenges are becoming increasingly prevalent, affecting employees' productivity, morale, and overall well-being. For EA practitioners, early intervention is not only a strategic approach but a critical...
EAP Ethics in Action: Balancing Care and Professional Boundaries
Ethical dilemmas are inevitable in the EA profession, where the intersection of care and confidentiality often creates complex challenges. As wellness practitioners, navigating these scenarios requires a delicate balance between empathy and maintaining professional...