Question NW879 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
04 October 2019 - NW879
Terblanche, Mr OS to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
What total number of buildings housing government departments and services (a) are currently accessible to persons with disabilities and (b) still require upgrades and alterations to be accessible to persons with disabilities?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
(a) 87 972 State-owned buildings and properties have some of the basic facilities for persons with disabilities. The basic facilities for persons with disabilities include signage, parking, toilet facilities, ramps, lifts and warning signals.
(b) 443 buildings and properties were found not to have the basic facilities for persons with disabilities. The installation of facilities for persons with disabilities in these buildings and properties will be undertaken as soon as planning is completed.