Signs are excellent for a new official language
The first suggestion of such a law was made in a 2007 to the constitutional review committee by the Deaf Federation of SA
02 May 2023 - 17:11
The National Assembly has adopted a bill that makes SA sign language an official language in terms of the constitution.
The bill, which adds SA sign language to the 11 official languages, will be sent to the National Council of Provinces for approval, and if passed, will need to be signed into law by the president...
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