Outrage over ‘fake’ interpreter at Nelson Mandela memorial

“This proves that he is not involved in the deaf community and doesn’t know South African Sign Language,” it said. 

“To the best of our knowledge, he has not undergone any formal training in South African Sign Language or Interpreting offered by any recognized institution which offers these training courses.” 

South African government spokeswoman Phumla Williams said she could not immediately comment on the allegations. 

“I am still trying to get the feedback from the people who hired him. I am not in a position to respond,” she told CNN. 

“Once I have that information I will respond.”