Media Statement by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini, MP, on the occasion ...

(Source: Department of Social Development - Republic of South Africa) 03 November 2015 Programme Director, Mr Mzolisi Toni; Acting Director-General, Mr Thokozani Magwaza; Mr Antonius Spek, National Executive Director, South African National Council for the Blind; Mr David Roderiques, Manager, Optima College; Mr Looks Matoto, Deputy Chairperson of Disabled People South Africa and other leaders of disability organisations; Members of the media; Good morning! South Africa celebrates Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December. This provides us with an opportunity to reflect on progress made in realising the rights of persons with disabilities as equal citizens,...