In theory, South Africa possesses one of the most progressive, rights-based constitutional architectures in the world—a framework that explicitly outlaws disability-based discrimination, guarantees socio-economic rights, and ratifies sweeping international treaties. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Dr Tshimangadzo Mukwevho - Senior Lecturer at the North-West University and Therina Wentzel-du Toit National Director of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD).