Disability Rights
City of Cape Town pauses decision to cut Dial-a-Ride services
Settlement reached between the municipality and the Western Cape Network on Disability
By Tania Broughton and Mary-Anne Gontsana
Law | 5 September 2025
Disability activists disrupt City of Cape Town transport meeting over Dial-a-Ride cuts
Western Cape Network on Disability is challenging the cuts in court
Brief | 4 September 2025
Dial-a-Ride cuts: disability groups disappointed by meeting with City of Cape Town
The City says it is looking for additional funding
News | 29 August 2025
Disability organisations protest against Dial-a-Ride cuts
City of Cape Town says it has to introduce cuts due to budget constraints
Brief | 25 August 2025
Cape Town wants national government to save its disability transport service
But the Department of Social Development denies receiving such a request
Brief | 20 August 2025
Outcry over cuts to Cape Town’s Dial-a-Ride service
From 8 September the service will only be available for wheelchair users and people with severe walking impairments
News | 12 August 2025
Blind children study in crumbling classrooms as new school project stalls
R168-million project in Limpopo was supposed to be completed in June 2024
By Thembi Siaga
News | 17 July 2025
Court rejects appointment of advocate to investigate special needs school
The judge said Blind SA has alternative remedies to address allegations of violence and sexual harassment at Filadelfia Secondary School
Law | 30 June 2025
Blind SA takes schools to court over conditions for children with disabilities
A failure to provide safe and dignified hostel conditions for learners with disabilities is widespread in South Africa, the organisation says
Law | 6 June 2025