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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...
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The detrimental effects of the coronavirus pandemic has placed EAP, as an industry, at the forefront of employee health and wellness like never before, including in the support of care workers and other essential workers on the frontline in the fight to overcome...
EAPASA Workplace Guideline COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-19 Virus
OVERVIEW OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC A contagious disease known as Coronavirus or COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-19 Virus, was first detected in China in December 2019 and has since spread worldwide. On 30 January 2020, The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared...
STATEMENT FROM EAPASA ABOUT COVID-19
Date: 17 March 2020 SUBJECT: STATEMENT FROM EAPA-SA ABOUT COVID-19 Dear Delegates, Members and Stakeholders, In light of President Ramaphosa’s address on Sunday 15th of March 2020 regarding the Covid-19 outbreak and the state of disaster restrictions that the...
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Call for content: The Board would like to showcase members and add to the Association’s valuable body of knowledge by inviting EAPA-SA members to become newsletter content contributors.
We invite you to become a content contributor
In order to continue providing our members with the highest quality, most topical content possible, EAPASA is seeking reputable contributions to EAPASA newsletter article content, covering leading practices and emerging issues from within the EAP industry. We ask that...
Old Mutual Partnership Awards
Old Mutual held its inaugural Partnership Awards (OMPA) at the end of 2019, which was designed as a vehicle to recognise the partnerships and relationships that it established with its most supportive stakeholders. This platform is intended to better enable the...
EVENTS
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 -...
EAPA-SA Free State Developmental Session and General Meeting
Date: 3 August 2023 Time: 08h30 for 09h00 Venue: Telkom Regional Head Office Building, Ground Floor, Phase 2, West Wing 195 Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, 9301 Host: GB Makhetha (Papa G)- Free State Chapter Chairperson This session is accredited with 4 CPD...
2-Day Event Ikhala Chapter Annual Seminar: Creating an Inclusive Workspace
Ikhala Chapter is hosting their Annual Seminar in East London, Eastern Cape. This is a 2 day event filled with hot topics, networking and gala dinner. Venue: Blue Lagoon Hotel in East London Date: 20 and 21 July 2023 Starting time: 9:00pm Fee: R2,000.00 inclusive of...
EAPA-SA Limpopo Chapter is hosting a CPD points accredited special seminar
YOU ARE INVITED! To attend EAPA-SA Limpopo Chapter CPD points accredited special seminar. Keynote Speakers: Mr. Alfred Thavhanyedza, Founder, Champion of Health1st Africa - Resiliency Breakthrough Mr. Hector the Motivator - South Africa's Best and Unique...
Ikhala and Nelson Mandela Chapter are hosting a session: “All Things Money”
Ikhala Chapter and Nelson Mandela Chapter are hosting a session under the theme: "All things money" on the 19th May 2023 at Traffic Hall, Struandale, Traffic Centre in Gqeberha, starting from 9h00 until 13h00. The session will have a panel discussion on Financial...
ARTICLES
Beyond the Bot: Why South African EA Professionals Must Lead the AI Revolution
Are we ready for a landscape where 36% of South African employees are already using AI to manage their daily work stress, often without professional oversight? As burnout rates in local corporate sectors hit record highs, the question is no longer if we should use...
The Strategic Bridge: Why EAPs are the New Standard for Resilient South African Workplaces
In a landscape where South African businesses face unique socio-economic pressures, can any organization truly afford to leave employee mental health to chance? Recent data indicates that untreated mental health conditions cost the South African economy approximately...
Toxic Shadows: Addressing the Impact of Abusive Supervision on Employee Morale
Can a single leadership style dismantle years of organisational culture and individual well-being? Recent global research suggests that abusive supervision remains a pervasive threat, with one study indicating that such toxic dynamics are often fueled by leadership...
What is EAP ROI ? A Guide for Business Leaders on Quantifying EAP Value
In South Africa, untreated mental health conditions contribute to an estimated loss of R161 billion per year, roughly 2.2% of the national GDP, due to "presenteeism" and absenteeism in the workplace (South African Depression and Anxiety Group/SADAG, 2022). For...
Artificial Intelligence in the EAP Industry: Survey Results for South Africa & Global Trends in 2026
In the high-stakes corporate landscape of 2026, the cost of "presenteeism", where employees are physically present but mentally disengaged, is no longer a hidden ledger item; it now costs the South African economy an estimated R235 billion annually...
The Healer’s Shield: Supervision as a Solution to Vicarious Trauma
In a landscape defined by extreme socio-economic volatility, South African EA professionals face a unique burden: a 2023 study revealed that over 60% of local trauma workers report clinical levels of secondary traumatic stress, a figure significantly higher than the...
Measuring Psychosocial Risk and the Impact on Employee Wellbeing: The Evolving Role of the EAP in Risk Assessment and Mitigation
In the high-stakes landscape of 2026, the cost of "presenteeism", where employees are physically present but mentally disengaged, is no longer a hidden ledger item; it now costs the South African economy an estimated R235 billion annually (AfroCentric/Sanlam, 2025)....
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...