CYRIL RAMAPHOSA
IF WE are to ensure that the recovery of our economy and society in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is meaningful, then we need to ensure that all South Africans are included and that all benefit.
This was one of the key views that emerged from the meeting of the Presidential Working Group on Disability that was held virtually last week.
The Working Group brings together several sectoral organisations and government departments to guide the realisation of the social and economic rights of persons with disabilities.
Significantly, the meeting took place on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The government delegation underlined our priority to mainstream the rights of persons with disabilities across government planning, and to ensure all departments are held to strict targets when it comes to inclusion and empowerment.
We reiterated our commitment to fully implementing the White Paper on
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