Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

SA Tourism: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Loading player...
Today marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this year's theme is "Amplifying the leadership of Persons with disabilies for an inclusive and sustainable future". As we head to the festive season we look at the imprtance of universal access as a fundamental aspect that ensures all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can participate fully in society. South African Tourism is highlighting the

importance for tourism establishments to be inclusive and accessible to people living with disabilities. Phemelo speak to Chief Quality Assurance Manager at SA Tourism, Bronwen Auret.
3 Dec 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

Other recent episodes

Legal Matters: bail blow, RAF claims and missing millions

In this week’s Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana breaks down a string of headline-grabbing cases - from why Magistrate Thandi Theledi denied Fannie Nkosi bail, to using couriers to submit RAF claims, and the dismissal of a cash-in-transit employee linked to a missing R1.3 million.
22 Apr 4PM 37 min

Jagersfontein disaster case delayed

The long-running court battle over the deadly Jagersfontein dam collapse has been pushed back to August in the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein. Eight accused - both individuals and companies face serious charges including murder and damage to property following the 2022 tragedy that left widespread destruction in its…
22 Apr 4PM 11 min

Constitutional Court rules Human Rights Commission cannot issue binding directive

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the South African Human Rights Commission cannot issue binding directives, saying the watchdog must turn to the courts to enforce its recommendations. The judgment stems from a dispute over restricted access to borehole water on a farm, where an SAHRC order was ignored. The…
22 Apr 4PM 18 min

Masemola case postponed to May

The criminal case against Police National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been postponed to 13 May in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. Masemola faces four counts linked to alleged violations of the Public Finance Management Act over a controversial R360 million SAPS contract awarded to alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala…
21 Apr 4PM 6 min

Amnesty warns of global human rights backsliding

Amnesty International has sounded the alarm over what it calls a “perilous new era” for global human rights, driven by attacks on international law and multilateralism. In its latest global report covering 144 countries, the organisation warns that governments, corporations and anti-rights movements are undermining accountability systems. However, it notes…
21 Apr 4PM 15 min
All episodes