Disability Rights

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Blind SA takes minister to court over access to world libraries

Parks Tau claims he cannot accede to global treaty until local copyright amendment bill is in force

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Law | 20 October 2026

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Durban marchers call for safer streets for blind people

More than 50 people marched to the city hall on International White Cane Day

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Brief | 15 October 2026

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Enable Through Dance: breaking barriers for dancers with disabilities

“It’s about giving young people living with disabilities a chance to explore potential that they have not before”

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Photo Essay | 21 September 2026

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Hundreds walk in silence for deaf awareness

People who can hear wore earplugs for the 5km route

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Brief | 7 September 2026

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Dial-a-Ride and MyCiTi commuters hit by major hike in fares

The City of Cape Town says rising fuel and operating costs made fare increases unavoidable

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News | 2 July 2026

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Paraplegic man finally gets care after years of legal battles with government

Paul Gerber, 58, lived in a wooden shed with no ablutions in Kalbaskraal while the state contacted 173 facilities on his behalf without success

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Law | 12 May 2026

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“Disability is just one part of our life” – meet the dancer breaking barriers on stage

Lethabo Shai lost her leg aged two. Now she’s a professional dancer telling her story.

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Photo Essay | 11 May 2026

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IEC commits to make voting easier for people with disabilities

Only 15 out of 18,000 voting officials in the Western Cape identified as having a disability in 2024 elections

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News | 20 February 2026

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Festival showcases disabled artists

Singers, dancers, painters at three-day Unmute ArtsAbility Arts Festival in Cape Town

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News | 25 November 2025