Disability Excellence Awards Successfully hosted by Mogale City Local Municipality
Thabo Motlhabi
The Mogale City Local Municipality Mayor’s Office recently hosted the Disability Excellence Awards, a celebratory event aimed at promoting inclusion, disability rights, and recognition of talents within the disability society. The campaign was hosted at Maropeng Cradle of Humankind on Wednesday, December 09, 2025.
The atmosphere was filled with joy, excitement, and laughter as participants eagerly anticipated recognition for their dedication and hard work in advancing the interests of persons with disabilities. The event served to recognise the invaluable contributions made by disability organisations within Mogale City.
The main objective of the Disability Excellence Awards was to recognise and honour disability organisations and individuals living with disability while highlighting their rights, concerns, and roles as an integral part of society. The ceremony aimed to empower disability communities by affirming their values and encouraging their continued efforts to teach, inform and educate the broader communities about living with disabilities. It also celebrated unity, dedication and collective progress within the disability sector.
Speaking at the event, Mogale City Executive Mayor, Mr Lucky Sele, reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to inclusivity, stating:
“We are affirming commitment to creating a society where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive.”
The Mayor further emphasised the “importance of recognising and uplifting individuals and organisations that are advancing disability rights, inclusion, and empowerment across communities.”
The campaign served as a clear demonstration of the municipality’s ongoing support for the disability community and its assurance to continue working collaboratively with various disability stakeholders.
As a Chairperson of the Disability Dest Forum in Mogale City, Mr Jan Lethoko said, “The forum continues to maintain positive relationships with all organisations under the disability forum, strengthening unity and cooperation across the disability sector in Mogale City. We are also creating partnerships with the Nomfundo Zondo Foundation to foster disability awareness activities across Mogale City, increasing visibility, inclusion, and community education. ”
The campaign concluded on the high note that participants and organisations received awards and certificates of appreciation in recognition of their outstanding contributions to disability advocacy and community development.