Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) 2025

Sibongile Mofokeng returns to the studio with Ms. Maria Thole and they are discussing Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) 2025. Sibongile Mofokeng, together with Ms. Maria Thole, discusses Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) 2025 in South Africa, observed annually from 3 November to 3 December. This period includes the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, also recognized as National Disability Rights Awareness Day in South Africa. DRAM aims to remove social and environmental barriers to improve the quality of life for Persons with Disabilities. The Department of Women, Youth and People with Disabilities leads the government's equity, equality, and empowerment efforts for this community. Since 1994, South Africa has made significant progress in providing access to education, healthcare, housing, and social protection for Persons with Disabilities. The Department of Social Development remains committed to their empowerment and rights assertion, ensuring a more inclusive society.