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From the Network

Stay up to date with advocacy developments, events, member highlights, press releases, newsletters, and other news from the Western Cape Network on Disability (WCND).

This is also where we share current projects, partnerships, campaign developments, research collaborations, and other time-sensitive examples of the Network’s work.

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Disability sector pushes Dial-a-Ride case forward

Western Cape Network on Disability22 September 2025

Following the High Court settlement that suspended the City's planned cuts, the Network issued a formal legal notice to national and provincial government and the South African Human Rights Commission.

Open letter: Dial-a-Ride cuts will strand thousands of disabled residents

Dr Michelle Botha, Chairperson, on behalf of the Board11 August 2025

An open letter to the Mayor of Cape Town and the media, opposing the City's announcement that the Dial-a-Ride service would be drastically reduced from 8 September 2025.