Thamsanqa Jantjie
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Fake interpreter Jantjie stars in bizarre new advert
Thamsanqa Jantjie, the man accused of "faking" sign language at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, has appeared in a bizarre app advert.
ANC employees linked to sign language interpreter resign
Two employees of the ruling party, who were linked to fake signer Thamsanqa Jantjie, have submitted their resignation letters to the ANC.
Sign language interpreter admitted to psychiatric hospital
Thamsanqa Jantjie – the sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service – has been admitted to Sterkfontein hospital, says a report.
ANC distances itself further from sign language interpreter
The ANC again says it has nothing to do with the appointment of Thamsanqa Jantjie, a sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service.
Bogus interpreter employed by ANC-owned company
A report says the "fake" interpreter was employed by a company owned by the ANC’s religious and traditional affairs desk.
NPA to look for ‘fake’ interpreter’s court records
The NPA says no court records of a murder case involving the interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial are available but will be traced.
Mandela memorial interpreter convicted of theft
The interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has been convicted of theft and once had a string of criminal charges laid against him.
I have schizophrenia, says Mandela memorial signer
Thamsanqa Jantjies, the sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s FNB Stadium memorial, has revealed that he suffers from schizophrenia.
Mandela memorial interpreter: SA’s meaningless gestures
Following outrage from the deaf community about a possible fake deaf signer at Nelson Mandela’s memorial, the government has come to his defence.