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Eastern Cape father of murdered blind baby appears in court – Gqeberha in the News
Eastern Cape father of murdered blind baby appears in court: While the distraught family of a blind, 10-month old baby finalised his funeral arrangements on Monday, the boy’s father appeared in the magistrate’s court in Gqeberha for allegedly murdering him. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Nelson Mandela Bay ready to host ninth edition of the Cosafa Women’s Championship: The Nelson Mandela Bay is ready for the ninth edition of the Cosafa Women's Championship, this time at the iconic Nelson … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape father of murdered blind baby appears in court – Gqeberha in the News
Eastern Cape policeman arrests suspects for robbing blind woman – Port Elizabeth in the News
Eastern Cape policeman arrests suspects for robbing blind woman: A police officer has been hailed a hero after he apprehended two youngsters for robbing an elderly blind woman in Central, Port Elizabeth, on Tuesday morning. The Humewood police detective was on his ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Family that attended KwaDwesi funeral linked to Covid-19 cases pleads... please test us: Members of a Port Elizabeth family who attended a funeral in KwaDwesi that has been linked to three … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape policeman arrests suspects for robbing blind woman – Port Elizabeth in the News
South African Library for the Blind putting blind people at the forefront – MyPR.co.za
South African Library for the Blind putting blind people at the forefront: Let the Blind People talk: The South African Library for the Blind, in partnership with Rhodes Music Radio, today announced a first a radio show for and by blind people aimed at the the blind people living in Makhanda. Grahamstown, 2 September 2019 – Helen Keller couldn’t have said it better, “Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people,” this guided our decision to spearhead a … [Read more...] about South African Library for the Blind putting blind people at the forefront – MyPR.co.za
Mthatha News: Blind NMU students beat the odds
Blind NMU students beat the odds: If you lose that, you also lose your identity," he said. Williams, who is also a former pupil of the Mthatha-based Efata School for the Blind, said when he arrived at NMU, he expected the same ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Former US Marine who faked his own death jailed for 20 years: PORT ELIZABETH - The Mthatha High Court, sitting in Sterkspruit, sentenced former United States Marine Karl Kamal Rashid, to an effective twenty years behind bars for … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: Blind NMU students beat the odds
Mthatha News: LOOK: Blind NMU students graduate with honours in isiXhosa
LOOK: Blind NMU students graduate with honours in isiXhosa: The former pupil of the Mthatha-based Ifata School for the Blind says when he started university, he expected the same “special treatment” that he was afforded at the school, which catered solely to ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Blind NMU students graduate with Honours in isiXhosa: The former pupil of the Mthatha-based Ifata School for the Blind says when he started university, he expected the same “special treatment” that he … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: LOOK: Blind NMU students graduate with honours in isiXhosa
South African Library for the Blind celebrates 100 Years of existence – MyPR.co.za
South African Library for the Blind celebrates 100 Years of existence: CELEBRATIONS ARE IN ORDER: South African Library for the Blind Director, Francois Hendrikz unveiling the Library’s first internal publication commemorating 100 Years of the library’s existence. South African Library for the Blind celebrates 100 Years of existence Grahamstown, 29 March 2019 – The South African Library for the Blind (which is the only Library servicing blind persons in Southern Africa) celebrated 100 years in … [Read more...] about South African Library for the Blind celebrates 100 Years of existence – MyPR.co.za
Uitenhage in the news: Youth give blind woman’s house a makeover on Mandela Day
Youth give blind woman’s house a makeover on Mandela Day: As their contribution to the Mandela Day 67-minute campaign, a group of energetic youths from KwaNobuhle township in Uitenhage transformed a blind woman’s house on Wednesday morning. The youths had me... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Hiring of “teagirl” sparks protest in Uitenhage: Protests erupted on Tuesday after a “teagirl” was employed at a sewer pipe installation project in Gunguluza, Uitenhage. Angry residents arrived at the … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Youth give blind woman’s house a makeover on Mandela Day
Freeway graffiti by 3 Blind Mice – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Freeway graffiti by 3 Blind Mice: If you drive from the city centre up towards Humewood you pass under the freeways before passing the Green Mosque. A few months ago a brand new art piece appeared on the wall next to the parking area under the freeway. I've been glancing at it every time I passed but a week or two ago I got a chance to have a closer look. The piece by 3 Bind Mice depicts a marine theme, very apt for … [Read more...] about Freeway graffiti by 3 Blind Mice – Featured Blog
Jaws boost for visually-impaired students at NMU
Nelson Mandela University's School of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) has identified a serious need among its visually-impaired students, for assistance with computer skills. Visually-impaired students already use specialised devices to participate in all their lectures, which include recording devices, laptops and headphones, but they require additional assistance for computer-based work. To boost their computer skills, which are essential for their studies and future … [Read more...] about Jaws boost for visually-impaired students at NMU
More mini libraries help the blind and partially sighted
More mini libraries or "Minilibs" are planned to take library services to the partially sighted and blind throughout the Eastern Cape following the success of the first 24 Minilibs installed by the South African Library for the Blind in partnership with the province. The libraries include a text reader, a computer for access to online resources, and materials including braille books supplied by the SA Library for the Blind. "We want to roll Minilibs out to every community," says Lubabalo … [Read more...] about More mini libraries help the blind and partially sighted
Government pulls a blind one
The Institute for the Blind could soon face closure because of the Department of Labour pulling the plug on funding and Lotto contributions and donations drying up, which could result in the 530 blind and disabled people housed at the Institute’s facilities literally living on the streets if substantial financial help doesn’t come soon to help with annual costs of over R51-million a year. The Institute only receives 15% of its funding from the State and the Institute’s fundraising department … [Read more...] about Government pulls a blind one
Lend me your sight
On Saturday 16 August, teams consisting of one blind and one sighted person will be competing in the Continental 5km Fun Run/Walk hosted by Body Concept Road Warriors at Pollock Beach Summerstrand. Students from Varsity College will serve as guides to blind partners from the Nkosinathi Foundation, of and for blind and partially sighted people and will together participate in an experience that would benefit all. The Nkosinathi Foundation's goal is to support blind and partially sighted … [Read more...] about Lend me your sight
New Kwanobuhle Mini Library for the blind
A new mini library (Minilib) for the blind and visually impaired will "open up new avenues for blind people" in Uitenhage's KwaNobuhle township, says Xolisa Yekani, chairperson of the South African Council of the Blind. He was speaking at the launch of a Minilib in the Elukhanyisweni Public Library. The libraries include a text reader, a computer for access to online resources, and material supplied by the SA Library for the Blind. It is part of a project which has seen 11 public … [Read more...] about New Kwanobuhle Mini Library for the blind
Helping the Blind See
If you are reading these words then you will have little idea of what it must be like to be blind. Things we take for granted become difficult or downright impossible - driving, parking, crossing a busy street or picking up a newspaper to check the classifieds for a job. How would we negotiate our way around our computers or check email, things we all take for granted? As 'seeing' people these are things we never have to concern ourselves with but, if we were blind, arguably our greatest … [Read more...] about Helping the Blind See
