South Africa is a signatory of international covenants, conventions, and declarations toward the accessibility of education for all. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), and the South African Bill of Rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa form the basis of all strategies and guidelines developed towards granting People with Disabilities their basic human right to education. Although there are such legislations, many students with disabilities are still experiencing violations at institutions of higher learning, especially at the level of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges.

Consequently, there seems to be challenges between basic education (where learners with disabilities drop out of school due to bureaucratic processes between basic education and DHET) and DHET in addressing the skills of learners with disabilities. This is a clear indication why we find majority of them, dependent on government grants.

THE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED AS FOLLOWS:
•    Date: 11 July 2023
•    Venue: Motheo TVET Raadsaal
•    Time:  10H00 – 13H00

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For further information, contact the SAHRC Provincial Manager, Mr. Thabang Kheswa @ 076 038 4507 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Advocacy and Research Officer, Lecholo @ 081 349 7860 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.