The Disabled People of Kwa-Thema (DPKT) is a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to promote the interest and to protect the rights of the people with disabilities in Kwa-Thema in Ekurhuleni Metropole and the neighbouring areas. The organisation runs a range of programs that have been specially designed to empower members and the communities, with a knowledge and the skills to address unemployment and alleviate poverty.

DPKT was established in 1997 and has over 54 members with different disabilities and illnesses; physically disabled, mentally handicapped, blind, deaf, people who are epileptic, quadriplegic, postpolio and chest cancer - among others. The organisation is affiliated to the Disabled People of South Africa and is a partner of the national Arrive Alive campaign; aimed to prevent more disabilities caused by road accidents.