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Virgin Active logo Assistance from Virgin Active to reach Francois' goal for SANCB
A goal is like a mountain top. When you look upwards you can see it, but the footpath with its many twists and turns only reveals itself when you...
Photo of Madalein Greyling Robin Petersen Costa Bellos and Stephan Morker Audio Description
On Thursday 19 April 2012, SAFA CEO Robin Petersen publically acknowledged the need and importance of Audio Description commentary as part of the...
Photo of a pair of hands exploring a new R200 note Banknote Accessibility Training
Following the successful launch of the Mandela series notes, of which Council played a pivotal role [please click her to read more], the SA Reserve...
Photo of Dina and Jacob handling a wild bird Bird watching for VIPs
On the 2nd of April the Jacaranda Social Club had another outing to the National Botanical Gardens in Pretoria. This time it was to do some bird...
Photo of Anton Pienaar reading on a braille display Black Sun
Anton Pienaar, who is blind, wrote and produced an Afrikaans novel called ‘Swartson’ which translates to ‘black sun’. It took...
Photo of a person's legs - walking with a white cane Blind commuter challenges
 Council addresses challenges blind commuters face in Johannesburg The South African National Council for the Blind, together with some of our...
Picture of Thembi and Department of Health and Lions Club representatives Blind Family Receives Help Line
Thembi Hlabangane was the lucky recipient of a house that was sponsored by the Nelspruit Lions Club and the Department of Health. Thembi was...
Photo of Hein Wagner and Gerrie Olivier in cycling clothes Blind racer to complete half Ironman as preparation for Cape Epic
Blind adventurer, Hein Wagner, and his riding partner Gerrie Olivier will take on the half Ironman 70.3 in East London, South Africa, on 21 Jasnuary...
Photo of the head and shoulders of the Cristo (ri)Velato Blind sculptor recreates untouchable masterpiece
By Barbara Cornell – published by Reuters When blind sculptor Felice Tagliaferri was forbidden to touch one of Italy's most famous...
Photo of a calculator Bookkeeping training
The course runs from Tuesday 16th October 2012 to 6th December 2012. There only four placements available on this first course. The course will...