# Breaking Barriers for Disabled Students | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-07-16T13:29:36+00:00
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Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga is sounding the alarm on systemic exclusion, revealing that the real barrier for students with disabilities in South Africa isn’t their condition—it’s the inaccessible schools and untrained educators that shut them out. From crumbling rural infrastructure to a lack of assistive tech and teacher training, policies remain on paper while lived reality is exclusion. She’s pushing for radical change: turning special schools into resource hubs, forging stronger links between education and employment, and launching a billion-rand fund to upgrade facilities and train teachers. With a center of excellence and public-private partnerships in the pipeline, Chikunga’s vision is clear—make inclusion not just possible, but the norm. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/faf1561182bf1a88

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