Signing of Sign Language Bill a victory for the deaf: SAHRC
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent signing of the Sign Language Bill into law is victory for the deaf community. It has described as historic the making of Sign Language the country’s 12th official language. SAHRC Commissioner, Andre Gaum, says they are assessing the implications to ensure that institutions make services accessible to those who use sign language. “It is a victory for the realising of […]