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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 FIFA Legacy Project in SA. Petersen committed on...
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Second Chance

Kuki Mahlango was incredibly frustrated with life.  She became visually impaired as an adult, and sat behind closed doors, day after day. She was desperate to change her life. And...
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Francois did it

Francois Jacobs, Council’s own Ironman completed the 2012 Spec-Savers Ironman event on 22 April at 22:18:25. Francois' times for the different sections are as follows:...
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ICEB in Jo'burg

The International Council on English Braille’s (ICEB) Fifth General Assembly is jointly hosted by the SA National Council for the Blind and Blind SA at the Protea Hotel Samrand in...

Audio Description

Second Chance

Francois did it

ICEB in Jo'burg

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Race day for our Ironman

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Below is the lovely report Francois Jacobs wrote on his experience when he did the Ironman event for Council on 22 April 2012. We are very proud of Francois for many reasons, but mostly because of...

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2012 Senior Management Institute (SMI) Institutional Development Program The Institutional Development Program of the World Blind Union is pleased to announce the 2012 Senior Management Institute (...

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“Worn to be Wild.” This was the theme of Casual Day 2011. People all over South Africa took this to heart and channelled their inner rock star to support people with disabilities, showing...

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