Johannesburg, 15 January 2026 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa is taking tangible steps to ensure that disability inclusion is embedded throughout its operations, from dealership layouts and vehicle adaptations to employee training programmes.
The automaker’s efforts reflect a commitment to fostering a culture that recognises disability as part of human diversity rather than a limitation. “Mobility is not just about getting from one point to another, rather, about access and dignity,” said Stanley Anderson, CEO of Hyundai Automotive South Africa.
“Our commitment is to ensure our vehicles and dealerships are adequately prepared to support the needs of all customers, including those with disabilities. More importantly, we want to empower our customer-facing employees with a deeper understanding of disability and dismantle misconceptions. By doing so, we ensure that customers with disabilities feel welcomed, respected and supported at every Hyundai dealership.”
Hyundai’s approach includes practical measures to make dealerships physically accessible. Improvements in layout and wheelchair-friendly access points aim to create an environment where all visitors can navigate comfortably and independently.
In addition, the company collaborates with specialised suppliers to modify vehicles to suit the mobility needs of persons with disabilities. “These partnerships ensure that more South Africans can access safe, reliable and custom-adapted mobility solutions suited to their lifestyles and independence,” said Christine Masinga, Human Resources Director at Hyundai Automotive South Africa.
The initiative is especially significant in the South African context, where the national disability prevalence rate is estimated at around 7.5%. Despite government targets for 2% representation of persons with disabilities in workplaces, recent reports indicate that they comprise less than 1% of total employees in both public and private sectors. The Department of Employment and Labour notes that eight out of ten disabled persons remain unemployed nationally, a figure far above the general unemployment rate.
By integrating accessibility into both its physical spaces and workforce culture, Hyundai South Africa is setting a benchmark for inclusivity in the automotive sector—demonstrating that true mobility is measured not just in distance traveled, but in dignity and opportunity afforded to every individual.
