South Africa
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South Africa
Nov 2, 2025
The country will be observing Disability Rights Awareness Month from the 3rd of November to the 3rd of December. The objective of DRAM is to promote the rights, dignity and equal participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of social, political, cultural and economic life.
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), Sindisiwe Chikunga, together with Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul, will officially launch Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) 2025 on Monday.
The event, to be held in the Northern Cape, will take place under the national theme “Creating Strategic Multisectoral Partnerships for a Disability-Inclusive Society.”
This year’s theme will highlight the importance of removing barriers that restrict access to education, employment, healthcare, technology, and social participation for persons with disabilities. It emphasises the government’s commitment to creating an inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, can meaningfully contribute to South Africa’s development and prosperity.
The country will be observing Disability Rights Awareness Month from the 3rd of November to the 3rd of December. The objective of DRAM is to promote the rights, dignity and equal participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of social, political, cultural and economic life.
South Africa’s national disability prevalence stands at 7.5%, meaning roughly 4.8 million people live with some form of disability. The Northern Cape (11.1%) and Free State (10.8%) record the highest provincial rates, while Gauteng (5.3%) and the Western Cape (6.3%) have the lowest. Disabilities may involve physical, sensory (hearing or visual), intellectual, psychosocial, or communication and mobility impairments.
