Author: Helen Vosloo
Ntombifuthi’s Journey
Not just an ordinary South African township address. This here is where Retofohile meets – a self-help group of blind people. The house at 6541 Motloung belongs to Ivy. She has given them a space in her humble home to meet. Ivy herself walks using a crutch. We are inside now and here are some Read more about Ntombifuthi’s Journey[…]
There is no such place as nowhere
Chances are you have never heard of it. Well, it is a town in the Eastern Free State. And it’s not that small a place either – with at least 60 000 inhabitants. It spills through the foothills of the imposing Drakensberg mountains. There are two large malls there and the town centre is busy, Read more about There is no such place as nowhere[…]
Thembi Nkosi’s Story
South African Mobility for the Blind Trust (SAMBT): “I Feel Human Again” the story of Thembi Nkosi. Thembi lives in Newcastle area in South Africa. She received Orientation and Mobility training from Bongani Maleka in 2016.
Our practitioner Kidibone: the virtual tech assistant
Since lockdown, our practitioner Kidibone has been able to reach many of her clients from the past 6 months.They all expressed such surprise to hear from their practitioner. Tumi (not her real name) who lives in a big sprawling township, said she was especially happy with her new cooking skills. She still couldn’t believe how Read more about Our practitioner Kidibone: the virtual tech assistant[…]
