Ehlanzeni Municipality joins provincial workshop to advance the rights of people with disabilities

Ehlanzeni District Municipality joined the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature in hosting the Parliament for People with Disabilities Workshop at Driekoppies Community Hall in Nkomazi Local Municipality.

The workshop brought together people with disabilities and various stakeholders to discuss challenges affecting persons with disabilities, share personal experiences and raise concerns around their rights, access to services and participation in society.

Discussions focused on promoting inclusivity, accessibility, equality and the protection of the rights of people with disabilities, while identifying ways in which government institutions and other stakeholders can work together to address barriers that continue to affect their daily lives.

Through its participation, Ehlanzeni District Municipality reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with government institutions, communities and relevant stakeholders to advance the empowerment of persons with disabilities and promote equal opportunities for all.

The municipality emphasised the importance of building an inclusive society where people with disabilities are respected, their voices are heard and they are given equal opportunities to contribute meaningfully to community development.