BHISHO - Albinism is a rare condition and those living with it are often subject to discrimination and disapproval.
The lack of pigmentation is frowned upon in many African societies.
In the most extreme cases some with the disability have been murdered for their body parts.
In the Eastern Cape, a session dedicated to the albinism community was held this week to address many of these issues.
One of the attendees, Nomaphelo Ntini, who also lives with albinism, described her life experience as far from easy.
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The 53-year-old said she had been subjected to many derogatory terms and physical abuse throughout her life on the streets of Mdantsane.
People living with albinism stress that their condition is not a crime.
They want authorities to listen and help dispel the harmful misconceptions that still surround albinism, especially in African society, where in some parts of the Eastern Cape, people living with the disability have been victims of serious crimes.
The Eastern Cape government said traditional leaders have the responsibility of ensuring people living with this disability are protected.
Meanwhile, activists are also calling on government to address barriers to employment faced by people with the condition.
Many people living with albinism experience visual impairment, which makes it difficult for them to secure work opportunities.
Ronald Masinda filed this report.