Category Archives: In the Media
Update – March 2024: NCPDs fight for the dignity and human rights of children at Mthatha’s Ikhwezi Lokusa Special School
Mthatha’s silent, unfolding tragedyThe ‘dishcloth’ children of Ikhwezi Lokusa School denied their dignity and human [...]
Mar
A HEARTFELT REFLECTION ON INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES by Lubabalo Mbeki
THE DETERIORATING STATE OF IKHWEZI LOKUSA SPECIAL SCHOOL (EC): Today, as we commemorate the International [...]
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Dec
NCPDs fight for the dignity and human rights of children at Mthatha’s Ikhwezi Lokusa Special School
Therina Wentzel shared a heartening update, after a session with parents of learners at Mthatha’s [...]
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Dec
Challenges Faced in ICASA Hearing: A Fight for Access to Information
In Thursday, 09 November’s court hearing challenging the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), [...]
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Nov
Equal access to education for children with disabilities in SA
In a ground-breaking move, advocacy groups are taking the South African government to task over [...]
Sep
Hearing date finalised for NCPD/ICASA legal action
The Deputy Judge President has set down our case for hearing on 9 November 2023 [...]
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Sep
NCPD Calls for Urgent Action to Address Access to Inclusive Education
The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) Calls for Urgent Action to [...]
Jun
NCPD takes legal action against ICASA re captioning on TV news broadcasts
NCPD questioned the validity of ICASA’s (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) Code for Persons [...]
Mar