Disability Rights
New school for blind learners delayed
The school is one of only six in Limpopo catering to visually impaired and blind learners
By Thembi Siaga
News | 23 January 2025
Key Disability Bill should not be rushed
We need more time to comment on this bill, which could transform the lives of millions
By Benjy de Kock and Khanyo Mantshi
Opinion | 3 December 2024
End book famine for blind people, demand protesters
Blind SA and other organisations picket outside the Constitutional Court
Brief | 29 November 2024
Dancers with disabilities take centre stage at international festival
Organised by the Sibikwa Arts Centre, BODY MOVES features dancers from South Africa and the UK
Photo Essay | 26 November 2024
In photos: Sports day for learners with disabilities in Cape Town
The event in Gugulethu marked the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month which runs until 3 December
Photo Essay | 7 November 2024
People with disabilities demand better access to public transport
The Disability Revolution group wants the City of Cape Town to include specific measures for people with disabilities in its transport planning
Brief | 5 November 2024
Cape Mental Health celebrates 30 years of its colourful kite festival
The organisations hosts the annual event to raise funds so it can continue offering mental health services to thousands of people
Brief | 24 October 2024
Concourt showdown on copyright bill
The court will hear two applications relating to copyright and the rights of blind people to convert works into accessible formats
Law | 23 October 2024
Disability grant applicant collapses in long queue at SASSA office
SASSA’s Bellville office manager blames staff shortages
News | 23 October 2024