Election of new President and Vice-President of Blind SA
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
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 […]
Blind SA & SECTION27 welcome the National Assembly’s vote in favour of the Copyright Amendment Bill
29 February 2024, Johannesburg – SECTION27 and Blind SA welcome the National Assembly’s vote in favour of the Copyright Amendment Bill (“CAB”) during its plenary session this afternoon. The CAB will now be sent to the President for assent, bringing South Africa’s copyright law one step closer to realising the rights of persons who are […]
Appreciation of Support
We as Re bone Kganya Organisation for blinds would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Blind SA for the immeasurable contribution that you have bestowed upon us. We are thankful for the belief you have shown in us, it has given us the courage to never lose hope and continue with our aim. We […]
Minister Dlamini Zuma Kick Starts DRAM 2023
Issued by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Attention: Journalists and News Editors Pretoria, 2 November 2023 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. MINISTER DLAMINI ZUMA KICK STARTS DISABILITY RIGHTS AWARENESS MONTH CAMPAIGN. Pretoria: South Africa joins the global community to commemorate Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) from 3 November to 3 December. Disability is an […]
Braille Services Division Seventieth Anniversary
Braille Services Division Seventieth Anniversary Blind SA is funded by: Foreword by Blind SA CEO On 26 October 2023, Founders Day, Blind SA celebrates the 77th commemoration of its establishment in 1946. On the same day, Braille Services, a division of Blind SA, will celebrate the seventieth year of its existence. Originally known as the […]
Blind SA is to launch the Isizulu Text To Speech for blind users
Blind SA is to launch the Isizulu Text To Speech for blind users at the 77th Founder’s Day Commemoration and 70th Anniversary of Braille Services on 26 October 2023 at Blind SA House, Alberton Blind SA is excited to announce that it will be celebrating its 77th Founder’s Day Commemoration and the 70th anniversary of […]
Breaking Barriers To Amplify The Voices Of Visually Impaired Youth
History unfolded when Blind SA commenced with the first-ever National Youth Parliament on 23 September 2023. The 14 schools from 7 provinces came together to robustly debate on issues that affect their lives, socially, politically, academically, and otherwise. Despite the fact that most of the parliamentarians came very late on 22 Friday, the issue of […]
Braille Calendar 2024
Blind SA is happy to announce that the 2024/25 braille calendar is now available! We again produced pocket- and standard-sized versions, and they will be distributed free of charge to our braille magazines subscribers, schools for the blind and interested individuals. You are also welcome to contact Ofentse Manyane, Head of Department: Braille Printing, to […]