Africa's media sign language interpreters have raised concerns over low payment, inadequate training, and the absence of interpretation services in important programs meant to cater to the deaf ...

A Kenyan entrepreneur who designed an app that translates speech into sign language using AI-powered 3D avatars has won a major award for African innovation. “Think of it as Google Translate for sign ...

The MEP, OIC and RAG joined together to host the annual International Translation Day celebration, and recognise Deaf ...

A groundbreaking new service is making Joburg’s malls more inclusive by offering instant South African Sign Language interpreting via QR code.

Nigeria experienced a spike in health misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The spread of false content undermined efforts to control the virus’ spread. Although satisfied with their work, they ...

A man who appeared to provide sign language interpretation on stage for Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, attended by scores of heads of state, was a “fake,” the national director of the Deaf ...

As South Africa marks International Sign Language Day on September 23, two Sign Language interpreters are being recognised for their vital role in ensuring deaf audiences are included in national news ...

Robyn Tyler is affiliated with the bua-lit language and literacy collective. Brian Ramadiro is deputy director of the Nelson Mandela Institute for Education and Rural development at the University of ...

Zakeera Docrat receives funding from the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS). Russell H. Kaschula receives funding from the University of the Western Cape and the ...

The bogus sign language interpreter whose meaningless gestures during Nelson Mandela’s memorial service in December made international headlines is about to get his second 15 minutes of fame – as the ...