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Photo of Judge Yacoob infront of a book case SA New Deputy Chief Justice is Blind
Judge Zak Yacoob is Visually Impaired The South African National Council for the Blind applauds the announcement of Judge Zak Yacoob as Acting...
Photo of Minister Nzimande Challenges for VI learners
Minister Blade Nzimande will address needs of blind students Challenges facing visually impaired learners are no secret. These challenges are...
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...
Photo of Minister Gordhan delivering the budget speech Our response to the budget speech
 While many might applaud the national budget, we believe that government is on the right track with its measures to try and alleviate poverty...
Photo of the 2011 - 2013 Office Bearers with Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu Our 40th Biennial Conference
The 40th Biennial Conference of the South African National Council for the Blind took place from 20 - 22 October 2011 in Kimberley in the Northern...
Official World Aids Day logo World Aids Day – 1 December
World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for...
The Biennial Review's Front Cover Biennial Review Document
The South African National Council for the Blind has ambitious plans that they need to fund. They believe that everyone has a basic right to eye care...
Photo of people with white canes entering the SA exhibition Dialogue in the Dark in SA
The Dialogue in the Dark Project is an exciting international concept where exhibitions and business workshops are held in complete darkness. The...
Black and white photo of a mature Helen Keller Helen Keller’s travels in South Africa
“Every fibre within me revolts against circumstances that threaten the minds of handicapped human beings and narrows their chances of wellbeing...
A black and white photo of Helen Keller as young lady - profile only Helen Keller's visit to South Africa
By Shakira Hoosain Sixty years ago, this year, Helen Keller visited South Africa as a stop on her world tour. Not only did the plight of the poor...