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Society celebrates 90 years of compassion

The highlight was the official launch of the KZN Blind and Deaf Society’s 90th-anniversary commemorative book.

THE KZN Blind and Deaf Society (KZNBDS) recently marked a remarkable milestone with an elegant and memorable 90th Anniversary Masquerade Gala Dinner at Sibaya.

The milestone celebration brought together supporters, donors, sponsors, staff, volunteers, friends and stakeholders to honour nine decades of dedicated service to people who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind.

Addressing the guests, Society president Veetha Sewkuran reflected on the organisation’s journey, highlighting the theme that has come to define the anniversary celebrations.

Also read: KZN Blind and Deaf Society marks 90 years of changing lives

“For nine decades, the KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society has remained steadfast in its commitment to improving the lives of people who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind,” she said.

A major highlight of the evening was the official launch of the Society’s 90th anniversary commemorative book, which chronicles the organisation’s extraordinary journey since its establishment in 1936, capturing its history, the people who have shaped its development and the impact of its work over the decades.

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Wendy Sithole

Wendy Sithole is currently a community media journalist, attached to Berea Mail (Durban). She first joined Caxton Newspapers in 2004. After a newsroom hiatus she rejoined Caxton in 2024. She is responsible for reporting through writing and photography, for both print copy and digital platforms. She studied Journalism and Social Sciences. Apart from reporting, Wendy possesses vast knowledge in the spheres Communication, of Public Relations and Events publicity.

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