The Portfolio and Select Committee on Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities acknowledges the advancements made in the country with respect to the rights of persons with disabilities. Notwithstanding this, the public hearings on the implementation of the Convention revealed the major challenges with the fulfilment, protection and advancement of the rights of persons with disabilities in South Africa. To this end, Parliament as a duty-bearer of the rights of persons with disabilities has a crucial role to play in terms of oversight in this regard.