By Alicia Mmashakana
The Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Department has launched the 2024 Disability Rights Awareness Month (Dram), committing to creating an inclusive society for people with disabilities.
Dram is celebrated globally as International Day of Persons with Disabilities from November 3 to December 3, emphasising the need for a better quality of life and the protection of the rights of people with disabilities.
“[We] encourage every sector of our society to make disability inclusion a permanent priority,” said Minster Sindisiwe Chikunga.
“Together, we are paving the way for a truly inclusive and accessible South Africa, where every person with a disability can thrive.”
The World Health Organisation estimates that people with disabilities account for 16% of the global population.
South Africa has approximately 3.3 million people with disabilities, however, this figure excludes those under the age of four and those who are institutionalised.
The department has identified
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