South African National Council for the Blind

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South African National Council for the Blind An umbrella organisation encompassing 111 member organisations to assist blind and partially sighted person.

12/10/2026

Lillian’s blindness came as a shock. SANCB’s Orientation and Mobility and Activities of Daily Living training helped Lillian learn practical skills and her regain confidence. Your gift can help someone else living with sight loss find a way forward > https://fightforsight.org.za/donate/

Braille Cup celebrations continue This week South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) visited Prinshof School...
09/10/2026

Braille Cup celebrations continue

This week South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) visited Prinshof School for the Blind to hand over prizes to the Intermediate Phase winners of the 2026 Braille Cup Literacy Programme.

Mr Mabanga, SANCB Education and Training Officer, presented the prizes. Congratulations to Adonyas Yimir, who took first place in the Intermediate Phase, and to Happiness Molokwane, who came second.

Prinshof also finished second overall out of the fifteen schools that took part this year. Ms Jana Veldsman, Braille Coordinator and Departmental Head: Foundation Phase Braille, accepted the trophy for the school. She thanked the SANCB on behalf of the school and its learners. She also said the prizes and participation certificates will be handed out at the school’s Awards Ceremony.

Well done to every winner and participant in this year’s Braille Cup. Your hard work and commitment to Braille literacy have paid off.

08/10/2026

Glaucoma took away much of Lillian’s sight, but SANCB’s training helped her learn to manage daily tasks, move forward, and regain confidence.
Your donation can help provide rehabilitation and independence training for more people living with sight loss > https://fightforsight.org.za/donate/

08/10/2026

SANCB's Optima College students, led by Noeleen Dywili, stole the show at the Visual Impairment Awareness Day in Mamelodi!

Their two musical items had the audience clapping, cheering and wowing at every note as they displayed their talents.

Imagine seeing a loved one’s face again, or taking your first independent steps after losing your sight. That’s what our...
08/10/2026

Imagine seeing a loved one’s face again, or taking your first independent steps after losing your sight. That’s what our recent outreaches delivered - and you can help make it happen more often across South Africa. Donations fund cataract operations, assistive devices, and practical training to help people to return to daily life.

Small gifts add up to real change. Join us in turning your care and kindness into lasting independence, today and into the future.
Donate now > https://fightforsight.org.za/donate/

82 patients are getting their sight restored today! ​In honour of , SANCB’s Bureau for the Prevention of Blindness team...
08/10/2026

82 patients are getting their sight restored today!

​In honour of , SANCB’s Bureau for the Prevention of Blindness team is at Bongani Hospital in the Free State conducting a cataract marathon that will see 82 patients have their sight restored.

This was a joint partnership between the SANCB, Vodacom and the Free State Department of Health.

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08/10/2026

Ward 16 Councillor Belvy Sedikane Maimela joined community members in Mamelodi East for Visual Impairment Awareness Day!

​"I had to drop everything to be here today," Cllr Maimela shared, emphasizing the importance of supporting and standing together with the visually impaired community.

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08/10/2026

SANCB, together with the Gauteng Department of Health and the City of Tshwane, hosted a Visual Impairment Awareness Day in Mamelodi.

Persons with visual impairments brought the streets to a standstill, marching with banners and white canes and had to navigate potholes and no pavements, a real reminder of the barriers they face daily.

Occupational therapists and orientation and mobility practitioners were there to lend support, and music from the late Ntate Babsy Mlangeni, who passed away last week, was played in his honour.

Despite the challenges, the day was a great success.

Celebrating Our Rich Tapestry of Culture at SANCB​What a vibrant, joy-filled celebration of Heritage Month! The South Af...
02/10/2026

Celebrating Our Rich Tapestry of Culture at SANCB

​What a vibrant, joy-filled celebration of Heritage Month! The South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) family came together to honour our nation’s diverse cultural identity.

​Our students and staff brought a rich blend of traditions, song, music, and colorful attire to the stage, reminding us that true beauty lies in our differences and strength grows through unity. At SANCB, we celebrate not only our individual roots but also our shared commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and belonging.

​A huge thank you to everyone who participated, performed, and shared their culture with us!

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514 White Street
Pretoria
0002

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:15
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:15
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:15
Thursday 08:00 - 16:15
Friday 08:00 - 16:15

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