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Catherine (Cathy) Jane Donaldson

Catherine (Cathy) Jane Donaldson

1 February 1941 – 26 January 2025 President of Blind SA 2004 to 2020   It is with sad hearts that we bid farewell to Cathy Donaldson, Past President of Blind SA.  Her presence will be sorely missed.   Cathy Donaldson was born blind. She attended a mainstream school up until the age of 14½ […]

Blind people can access copyrighted works, rules Concourt — again

Copyright Bill remains subject of litigation The Constitutional Court has come to the aid of blind and visually impaired people. On Friday the court handed down an interim order which again gives them legal protection to convert copyright protected works into accessible formats without having to obtain permission. The unanimous court said it would give […]

The launch of the National Skills Fund (NSF) Disabilities Programme Phase I 2024/25

TO ALL MEDIA MEDIA ADVISORY DATE: 28 November 2024 MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO LAUNCH NATIONAL SKILLS FUND DISABILITIES PROGRAMME PHASE I 2024/25. Members of the media are invited to a media briefing hosted by the Honourable Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, to officially launch the National Skills Fund […]

Discussion paper for the domestication of the UNCRPD

Attached is a discussion paper for the domestication of the UNCRPD, leading up to the finalisation of the development of the Disability Rights Act. Comments are open until 04 December 2024. Click here to read.

Election of new President and Vice-President of Blind SA

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After the announcement regarding the resignation of Ntshavheni Netshituni as President of Blind SA to take up a permanent appointment as Deputy Director with the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Blind SA is Happy to announce the following elections at a meeting held by the Executive Committee on 9 April 2024:   […]

YALI RLC SA Cohort 25 & Online Programme Cohort 21

YALI RLC-SA

Applications Are NOW OPEN!   ABOUT YALI RLC-SA The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) is hosted by the University of South Africa at the Graduate School of Business Leadership in Midrand, South Africa. […]

Make 2024 your year with brand new wheels!

Ever wondered what is the cheapest amount you could spend to get a brand new car? Well wonder no more because that amount is R100 yes only R100. Partake in the Auto City Cares raffle by purchasing raffle tickets that cost R100 each and stand a chance to win a new vehicle whilst empowering NPOs […]