Man who provided sign language interpretation on stage for Nelson Mandela's memorial service, attended by scores of heads of state, was simply "making childish hand gestures" for hours
The interpreter who signed Nelson Mandela's memorial on Thursday for deaf viewers was a fake, according to experts.
The man, who signed for a portion of the ceremony including US President Barack Obama's speech, was simply making up his own signs, the Deaf Federation of South Africa has said.
Deaf viewers in the stadium and those at home would have made little sense of yesterday's proceedings, including Mr Obama's speech.
Mr Jordaan claimed the man, who signed for a portion of the ceremony including Barack Obama's speech, was simply making up his own signs.
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