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Photograph of various orange and yellow flowers arranged in a wreath RUTH KEAMOGETSE-BONTSI MACHOBANE
The SA National Council for the Blind conveys its deepest sympathies and sadness to the family of Ruth Keamogetse-Bontsi Machobane, the 2008...
Photo of Judge Yacoob in front of a book shelf Judge Yacoob retiring
Judge Zak Yacoob, our former Chairperson and Constitutional Court Judge has retired. He's regarded by many as one of the sharpest legal minds,...
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...
Picture of Jace Nair at WIPO discussions Promoting access to information
In developed countries, barely 5% of all published works are available in formats which are accessible to blind people – in developing...
SA Library for the Blind logo Call for nominations to serve on SALB Board
In accordance with section 6(1) of the South African Library for the Blind Act, 1998 (Act No. 91 of 1998), the Minister of Arts and Culture is in the...
Photo of a pair of hands, holding a money stick with the old and new R20 notes Mandela Series Notes Launched
New South African Banknotes featuring the image of former President Nelson Mandela were officially launched on Tuesday, 6 November 2012. The image of...
Picture of flower obscured by black patches Understanding diabetes
Diabetes is a dangerous illness, which can cause irreversible damage to your eyes and can lead to blindness if not treated in time. There’s no...
Picture of the start of the Fun Walk Join us for White Cane Safety Day!!!
Council is inviting all organisations for the visually impaired, schools for the visually impaired and interested businesses to join Council staff...
Picture of the start of the Fun Walk Join us for White Cane Safety Day!!!
Council is inviting all organisations for the visually impaired, schools for the visually impaired and interested businesses to join Council staff...
Photo of books with earphones around them, of daisy books, and of a braille book Results of SA Library for the Blind's User Survey
Research was conducted in 2010 on how members experienced seven of the SA Library for the Blind's service areas. The research was conducted by Dr...