'Fake interpreter' at Mandela memorial enrages deaf community
Reports questioning the validity of the sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has sparked outrage in the deaf community.
The sign language interpreter who stood next to the podium and interpreted what heads of states, religious leaders and other celebrated figures had to say about Nelson Mandela at his memorial service on Tuesday was a fake interpreter, say angry members of the international deaf community.
This was according to a Wednesday report from Australian news agency, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), which added that allegations were made against the interpreter that point to him possibly being unqualified for to interpret.
The name of the interpreter has not yet been disclosed.
