Disabled Voices Demand Political Inclusion | Johannesburg News

Disabled South Africans are demanding political parties include them in leadership and campaigns, calling it a betrayal of democracy as elections loom. Groups like DPSA want measurable commitments on rights and development, to help voters decide how to mobilize. Experts say parties too often treat disability as charity, ignoring disabled people’s political power — from inaccessible venues to post-election neglect. While some argue disabled people should be allowed to run as candidates, others stress systemic failures like high unemployment and exclusion from education. Hope lies in upcoming legislation like the Disability Rights Bill, while the Electoral Commission works to ensure full inclusion — signaling a push for a more equitable democracy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2abb80b8059d6d8