Sergil January from Cape Town Society for The Blind

Sergil January from Cape Town Society for The Blind

On Monday, March 4th 2023, we talked to Sergil January from Cape Town Society for The Blind.  The organization has been around for 95 years and works to help blind and visually impaired people get employed.  

Stevie, Sergil, and Khusi in the Bush Radio studio

He talked about the struggles that blind people face in Cape Town when it comes to accessibility and access to employment.  When it comes to infrastructure, there is so much more the city needs to do to increase safety when it comes to road crossings and sidewalks.  

Sergil in front of the wall

Sergil also shared some of his personal story with Cape Town Society for The Blind, and how he was initially angry when he became blind, but has worked through that and now finds immense purpose in his work.

If you want to get more involved with Cape Town Society for The Blind, you can find out more about them on their website https://capetownsocietyfortheblind.co.za/ 

Written By: Stevie Kim-Rubell