Announcement – Natalie’s Departure from the Western Cape Network on Disability
Natalie Johnson

It is with sadness that we announce the retrenchment of Natalie Johnson from her role as Co-ordinator of the WCND, effective 31 May 2025. This has been a difficult decision on the part of the Board and Executive Committee related to our current dire financial situation.

We want to take this opportunity to celebrate Natalie’s remarkable contributions and achievements during her seven years of dedicated service. Natalie has been an invaluable asset to the WCND and a passionate advocate for the disability community in the Western Cape. Her commitment to our mission has been unwavering, and her impact on our network and the individuals we serve has been truly significant.

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During her tenure, Natalie played a vital role in:

  • Strengthening our member organizations by providing guidance, resources, and support.
  • Empowering individuals with disabilities by connecting them with essential services and advocating for their rights.
  • Promoting the values of dignity, independence, and equal opportunity throughout our network and the broader community.
  • Ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the WCND through her exceptional administrative skills and dedication to excellence.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to Natalie for her years of service and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. We know that she will continue to make a positive difference in the world, and we are proud to have had her as part of the WCND family.

We want to assure our members at this time that despite financial challenges, the Board and Executive Committee are committed to the sustainability of the WCND. We are actively exploring cost-saving through digitizing and automating many of our processes in order to continue our advocacy and networking role in the Western Cape Disability sector. We will be sharing information about these changes in due course.

In the interim, our email address (info@wcdisability.org.za) will remain monitored, but we ask you to please follow our various social media platforms for relevant information as this will become our primary connection point with members. 

Please join us in thanking Natalie for her outstanding service and wishing her well.

Sincerely,

Michelle Botha

Chairperson

Western Cape Network on Disability