BLIND SA MOURNS THE LOSS OF LEGENDARY BLIND MUSICIAN BABSY MLANGENI
MEDIA RELEASE DATE: 7 October 2026 ISSUED BY: Office of the President, Blind SA BLIND SA PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MUSIC LEGEND BABSY MLANGENI: A PIONEER, ROLE MODEL, AND BEACON OF POSSIBILITY JOHANNESBURG — It is with deep sadness and immense reverence that Blind SA marks the passing of veteran South African […]
R80 For 80 Years
For 80 years, Blind SA has championed the rights, dignity, and independence of blind and visually impaired South Africans. To celebrate this remarkable milestone, we’ve launched the R80 for 80 campaign, aiming to raise R800,000 to support mobility training, Braille accessibility, education, advocacy, and other essential services. Our Goal: R800,000 Your Contribution: R80 Small contribution. […]
BlindSA invites You to a Inclusive Early Childhood Development Conference
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive, including children who are blind or visually impaired. Blind SA invites you to the Inclusive Early Childhood Development (ECD) Conference for Blind and Visually Impaired Children in South Africa, taking place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at the @Manhattan Hotel, Pretoria. The conference will bring […]
BlindSA Newsletter June 2026 – Daisy Player Edition
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R80 / $80 for 80 Years – “I See You, I Thank You”
I am Lindiwe Msiza, founder of A Nation of Light, a global inclusion movement dedicated to advancing accessibility, dignity, and equal opportunity for differently abled communities. I am championing this campaign to celebrate Blind SA’s remarkable 80-year milestone and to honour the people who have worked tirelessly to support blind and partially sighted communities across South Africa. For eight […]
3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
75 Years of Championing Rights: A Vision Beyond Sight on Disability Day 3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), BlindSA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the dignity and independence of visually impaired South Africans. This year, we reflect on a powerful legacy built over more […]
November Articles 2025
BRAILLORAMA November 2025 Jaargang 56 No. 11 Gedruk in UBC braille deur Brailledienste van Blind SA Privaatsak X9005 Crown Mines 2025 Tel: (+27) 11-839-1793 Faks: (+27) 86-519-3633 E-Pos: typing.HOD@blindsa.org.za Besoek ons tuisblad by: Home Redaksie: Christo de Klerk Martie de Klerk Carol Swart Uitgewers: Blind SA Rig alle korrespondensie aan: Die Redakteur, Privaatsak X9005, Crown […]
Blind SA Newsletter October 2025
Newsletter October 2025 www.blindsa.org.za|011 839 1793|ceo@blindsa.org.za|5 Fuchs Street, Alrode Alberton Thoughts From The Editorial Team Humanity and all that goes with it, can be both joyful and brutal. There are times in everyone’s lives where all hope seems lost, but on the other side of the coin, there are times where happiness rules. In both […]
Newsletter September 2025
Newsletter September 2025 www.blindsa.org.za|011 839 1793|ceo@blindsa.org.za|5 Fuchs Street, Alrode Alberton Thoughts From The Editorial Team Humanity and all that goes with it, can be both joyful and brutal. There are times in everyone’s lives where all hope seems lost, but on the other side of the coin, there are times where happiness rules. In both […]
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 […]