Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) submitted this response to the UN Special Rapporteur's call for input under Human Rights Council Resolution 51/10, focusing on cyberbullying and its impact on persons with disabilities. The submission draws on MMA's research into online safety and digital rights in South Africa, highlighting how persons with disabilities face disproportionate levels of online harassment and abuse.

MMA's submission emphasises that existing legal frameworks in South Africa are inadequate to address the specific vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities in digital spaces. The organisation calls for disability-inclusive approaches to online safety policy, greater platform accountability, and accessible reporting mechanisms that do not place an undue burden on victims.

The submission also raises concerns about the intersection of disability, race, and gender in online harassment, arguing that an intersectional approach is essential for effective policy responses. MMA recommends stronger data collection on cyberbullying incidents targeting persons with disabilities to inform evidence-based interventions at both national and international levels.