Disability Rights
RDP houses unfit for people with disabilities
People with disabilities are prioritised for RDP houses but their homes are often not adjusted for them despite mounds of legislation
News | 19 July 2018
“We are now visible” says albinism activist
People with albinism march in Durban
News | 13 June 2018
Mother of raped, disabled child says police have failed them
“She could not identify an accused. The police could therefore not proceed with further investigation” says SAPS
News | 5 April 2018
Survival of the fittest for Metrorail commuters
Elderly woman struggles to catch train even when it was an hour late
Brief | 5 April 2018
Zuma promised me a house
73-year-old amputee lives alone in dilapidated mud home
Brief | 1 December 2017
Blind students evicted from school
Training centre in Port Alfred shut because it can’t pay its rent
Brief | 24 November 2017
Children with disability battle to find schools
“We have a serious crisis” says disability organisation
News | 17 October 2017
Dial-a-Ride users say the service is deteriorating
Vehicles easily confused with MyCiTi buses put disabled commuters in danger, say passengers
News | 12 October 2017
Teacher says she was fired for going blind
Department promises to investigate and asks for proof
News | 6 October 2017