BlindSA takes government to court over delayed Marrakesh Treaty accession
Blind SA has taken the government to court over delays in joining the Marrakesh Treaty, which would give blind and visually impaired students access to books available overseas. The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called for urgent action to address the delays.
By Masabata MkwananziSouth Africa
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BlindSA has approached the Gauteng High Court over South Africa’s delayed accession to the Marrakesh Treaty, which facilitates the cross-border exchange of books in accessible formats. The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities says urgent action is needed to remove barriers facing blind and visually impaired students.
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- 49 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 26, 2026
- Byline
- Masabata Mkwananzi
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- IOL