Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, has unveiled new pedestrian safety signage at the League of Friends of the Blind (LOFOB) in Grassy Park this week.

According to the department, this initiative, launched on Tuesday, is aimed at improving accessibility and safety for visually impaired pedestrians in the community.

The Western Cape Mobility Department’s initiative was done in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), City of Cape Town Traffic Services, and the LOFOB.

As part of the department’s Mobility Month programme, Sileku says this initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to promote inclusive, safe, and accessible transport infrastructure across the province, ensuring that every citizen, regardless of ability, can move freely, safely, and confidently.

“- When we say, ‘Mobility for All,’ we mean exactly that: a transport system where everyone, regardless of ability, can move safely. These signs send a powerful message: everyone matters, and everyone belongs,” added Sileku

The League of Friends of the Blind provides a diverse range of services, including education, rehabilitation, training, and psychosocial programs, to support the needs of children, youth, and adults who are blind or visually impaired.

Community advocate Tseko Tlou commended the initiative, highlighting the social value of inclusion.

“For people who’ve not always had equal access, this represents something much greater: dignity, safety, and visibility. Even when there are challenges, the positive change this brings far outweighs them,” added Tlou

Benita Peterson, Manager at LOFOB, added that the improved signage will enhance independence and mobility and will allow the visually impaired to navigate the streets.

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