Registration
Register the organisation’s interest and identify the primary contact.
SAWEI 2027
Measure the systems. Build the evidence. Improve the experience.
SAWEI is an independently assessed benchmark that helps participating organisations understand where LGBT+ inclusion infrastructure is established, where evidence is available and where further development may be required. The 2027 cycle is the first improvement checkpoint within the 2025 to 2030 accreditation period.
2027 cycle
Key dates and current status
Submission portal
Registered organisations can begin the evidence-based entry.
Entry period
Organisations may enter at any point before the cycle closes.
Independent auditing
Submitted evidence moves into the independent audit process.
Why participate
Build a stronger evidence base for workplace inclusion
Establish a baseline
Understand which inclusion structures and practices are already in place.
Build an evidence map
Identify where evidence sits across HR, legal, transformation, ERGs, benefits, procurement, customer systems and leadership.
Locate barriers to access
Identify the points where employees or customers cannot engage with a system as designed.
Support continuous improvement
Use the cycle as a structured checkpoint within the 2025 to 2030 accreditation period.
Contribute to the national picture
Strengthen the evidence base for LGBT+ workplace inclusion in South Africa.
Who can coordinate
A cross-functional employer process
An entry may be coordinated by an authorised employee in HR, transformation, DEIB, an LGBT+ employee network, legal, compliance or another relevant function. A dedicated DEIB role is not required. The submission lead must be able to convene the people who hold the organisation’s evidence and secure the required internal approvals.
How it works
From registration to useful findings
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Register interest
Register the organisation’s interest and identify the primary contact.
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Confirm the next step
Receive the participation brief and confirm the appropriate next step.
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Identify evidence owners
Identify the submission lead, executive sponsor and internal evidence owners.
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Access the portal
Access the submission portal from 1 September 2026 and begin the evidence-based entry.
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Complete the entry
Complete the entry before the cycle closes on 31 December 2026.
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Independent audit
Independent auditing begins on 4 January 2027.
A developmental process
Organisations do not need to demonstrate perfection before entering
SAWEI is designed to establish a baseline, recognise evidence and support continuous improvement. Organisations that participated previously, paused, withdrew or are entering for the first time are invited to register when ready.
Employer interest form
Register interest in SAWEI 2027
Complete the form below and the Forum team will follow up with the most relevant next step.