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Higher Education Minister in process of developing Sign Language program at tertiary level

By Kouthar Sambo The College of Cape Town officially launched the opening of the TVET (CCT) Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Skills Center on Friday. Speaking to the VOC News at the event, Minister for Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande (MP) said that he does not want those who failed Matric to feel deprived from success, which is the main objective of TVET colleges. “We want our youngsters […]

today30 July 2023

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South Africa welcomes Sign Language as one of its official languages

By Kouthar Sambo South Africa now has 12 official languages. This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa officially signed into law the South African Sign Language Bill at the Union Building in Pretoria yesterday. According to Ramaphosa, recognising Sign Language as South Africa's 12th official language is a milestone. He further added that the passing of this bill will resolve many barriers between citizens and the deaf community. As it currently […]

today20 July 2023

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Ramaphosa urged to learn sign language as apology for ‘breaking promise’

Civil society organisations say President Cyril Ramaphosa has ignored a promise he made last year to the deaf community that the sign language will become the 12th official language. They say a year later, nothing has been done by government to ensure that the sign language receives the recognition it deserves. An organisation called Tourism Friendly that organises beauty pageants for deaf people says recognising sign language would uplift the […]

today3 April 2021

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