Nelson Mandela memorial: ‘Bogus’ sign language interpreter made mockery of Barack Obama’s tribute in Soweto. A supposed sign language interpreter seen on TV around the world in a bizarre episode at Nelson Mandela's memorial service said he saw angels descending as he worked at the historic event. Sheena Walters, another sign language expert, added: “It seems quite obvious that the­ ­interpreter isn’t using South African sign language. Footage has also emerged of what appeared to be the same man pulling a similar stunt next to South African President Jacob Zuma at an African National Congress event last year. The hunt is now on for the mystery man, who was wearing an official ­security pass around his neck during the event at the 95,000-seater Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. When Obama begins discussing the health care website, and admits he hasn’t been “entirely thrilled” with the results, we’re treated to the “Thriller” dance. Now, the country's leading organization for the deaf is accusing the interpreter of being a fake. A man who stood close to President Barack Obama and other heads of state while providing sign language interpretation at Nelson Mandela’s memorial Tuesday was a “fake” who was making up his own gestures, sign language experts say, raising questions about the security at the event. 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Deaf people across the world were outraged after the imposter signed nonsense as he stood beside world leaders including Barack Obama, Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! US President Barack Obama delivers a speech next to the fake sign language interpreter during the memorial service for late South African President Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg. South Africa's president Jacob Zuma, and the Obama, Cameron, Schmidt were booed after being caught taking a ‘selfie’ at the service. He doesn’t work for the ANC. Legal Statement. "There was zero percent accuracy. Phony Sign Language Interpreter At Mandela Memorial - Obama Speech. “What happened at the memorial service is a truly disgraceful thing to see – it should not happen at all. Sign language interpreter at Mandela memorial accused of being a fake This article is more than 6 years old Leader of World Deaf Federation says man who signed at ceremony during Obama … Spokesman Jackson Mthembu said: “I don’t know this guy. François Deysel, a professional sign-language interpreter, tweeted that the young man should have been removed from the stage, since none of his signs made sense. In an apparent security failure, police did not search the first wave of crowds arriving at the stadium. She said the “interpreter” also failed to relay to television viewers, as is expected for signers, that the crowd gave a hostile reception to Mr Zuma – a scandal-plagued leader who faces an election in less than six months. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. That did not mean he is a bad sign language interpreter." He also used no facial expression to convey the emotions of the leaders, a key element of sign language interpretation. Alleged fake sign language interpreter at Mandela's memorial The memorial service for Nelson Mandela featured a sign language interpreter. Ingrid Parkin, principal of the St. Vincent School for the Deaf in Johannesburg, said she's received complaints from the deaf community from Canada to China about the man on stage and that his movements look "like he's signing gibberish." Three sign language interpreters say the man was not signing in any known language. Other members of the deaf ­community took to Twitter to express outrage. What was supposed to be a dignified, solemn ceremony for a beloved world leader turned into a comedy of errors. Bogus sign language interpreters are a problem in South Africa, because people who know a few signs try to pass themselves off as interpreters, Parkin said. Didn’t know a word a sign language… The sign language interpreter accused of "making up" hand gestures at Nelson Mandela's memorial service has faced charges of murder, rape, kidnapping and theft, it was reported today. White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest said during a press briefing that he wasn't aware of any security concerns with the man being near Obama. "What happened will be forever aligned with Nelson Mandela and the deaf ­community, thanks to this fake ­interpreter.”. Police were announcing a major arrest in the recent Seminole Heights murders. '. Hahaha. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, He doesn't work for the ANC. We're going to get to more fallout from the fake sign language interpreter at nelson mandela memorial service. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The sign language interpreter for President Obama and other world leaders at the Mandela memorial in South Africa Tuesday was a fraud. Transcript for Schizophrenic Sign Language Interpreter: Was Obama at Risk? Transcript for Interpreter at Mandela Memorial Called a 'Fake' South Africa thousands of mourners are turning out to view the body of Nelson Mandela lying in state now for the next three days. From Obama taking selfies and flirting with the Danish PM to a fake sign language interpreter. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. And those hiring them usually don't sign, so they have no idea that the people they are hiring cannot do the job, she said. South Africa's deaf federation said on Wednesday that the interpreter on stage for Mandela memorial was a 'fake.'(AP). Druchen and three other sign language experts said the man was not signing in South African or American sign languages and could not have been signing in any other known sign language because there was no structure to his arm and hand movements. He couldn't even get the basics right. The fake sign language interpreter pictured on stage at the Nelson Mandela memorial service gesticulating gibberish - has been identified.. South African sign language covers all of the country's 11 official languages, according to the federation. What was supposed to be a dignified, solemn ceremony for a beloved world leader turned into a comedy of errors. Deaf people across the world were outraged after the imposter signed nonsense as he stood beside world leaders including Barack Obama. A fake sign language interpreter took to the stage at the memorial for Nelson Mandela, outraging deaf people around the world, an association said. He didn’t follow any of the grammatical rules and structure of the language. THE sign language interpreter labelled a "fake" for his performance at Nelson Mandela's memorial said he suffered a schizophrenic episode during the service. He couldn't even say thank you," she added. Collins Chabane, one of two Presidency ­Ministers, said: “The ­government is looking into this matter but has not been able to conclude this inquiry due to the demanding schedule of organising events.”. Our. A man who stood close to President Barack Obama and other heads of state while providing sign language interpretation at Nelson Mandela’s memorial Tuesday was a “fake” … Zuma’s office is trying to figure out the man's identity. Delphin Hlungwane, an official South African sign language interpreter at DeafSA, attacked the faker’s display at Tuesday’s service. Kenan Thompson portrayed Thamsanqa Jantjie, the interpreter, during a speech given by President Barack Obama, played by "SNL's" resident president, Jay Pharoah. The fake sign language interpreter pictured on stage at the Nelson Mandela memorialservice gesticulating gibberish - has been identified. There was zero per cent accuracy. Other difficulties included public transportation breakdowns which hindered mourners from getting to the event and a faulty audio system that prevented many of the tens of thousands in the stadium from hearing the leaders' speeches. In 2013 in South Africa, a fake interpreter appeared beside former President Barak Obama and other world leaders during a memorial service for Nelson Mandela, apparently signing gibberish. Last night’s SNL cold open spoofed President Obama’s visit to Nelson Mandela’s memorial. Obama’s speech gets a better version of the sign language interpreter: he’s also an interpretive dancer (played by Kenan Thompson). “He couldn’t even get the basics right. One year on from the death of Nelson Mandela, Thamsanqa Jantjie, the fake sign language interpreter who appeared at the leader's memeorial service, is attempting a change of career Police were announcing a major arrest in the recent Seminole Heights murders. Druchen said a fresh complaint will be filed to the ANC about the interpreter he called a "fake" with a demand for an urgent meeting. "Saturday Night Live" devoted its opening sketch to what was last week's most bizarre story: the scandal surrounding the sign language interpreter who said he has schizophrenia and was hallucinating while signing at Nelson Mandela's memorial service.. Kenan Thompson portrayed Thamsanqa Jantjie, the interpreter, during a speech given by President Barack Obama, played by … Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Mr. Great Britton @Big_BamBino. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. You can unsubscribe at any time. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In 2013 in South Africa, a fake interpreter appeared beside former President Barack Obama and other world leaders during a memorial service for Nelson Mandela, apparently signing gibberish. Braam Jordaan, a deaf South African and board member of the World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section, fumed: “The structure of his hand, facial expressions and the body movements did not follow what the speaker was saying. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. There's outrage among many in the deaf community over the appearance on stage Tuesday of a man who they say was only pretending to do sign language interpretation as President Obama … AN ANIMATED sign language interpreter who stole the show as New York mayor Bill de Blasio was giving updates on the city’s first Ebola case has denied being a fake. Asked if anyone understood Jantjie's gestures at the memorial, she said only: "We will … “I was really upset and humiliated by the mystery interpreter who was supposed to be signing what Barack Obama, the president of United States of America, was saying. All signs suggest Obama's interpreter for the deaf was fake. He didn’t indicate that at all. Deaf people across the world were outraged after the imposter signed nonsense as he stood beside world leaders including Barack Obama 6 years ago | 83 views. They accused the man of "making up his own signs". Market data provided by Factset. FoxNews.com's Greg Norman and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Click here to see what Nelson Mandela tribute SHOULD have looked like in sign language. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Sign language experts and deaf viewers complain that the interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial service was a "fake" who was "signing rubbish". "[He] was moving his hands around, but there was no meaning in what he used his hands for," Bruno Druchen, the Deaf Federation of South Africa’s national director, told The Associated Press Wednesday. "They advertise themselves as interpreters because they know 10 signs and they can make some quick money," said Parkin. Reply Retweet Favorite. He was not using any recognizable sign language. I was watching SNL just to see if they said something about the sign language interpreter and it was the first thing!! The country’s deaf community and the ruling African National Congress have no knowledge of who the man actually is, despite him appearing on television gesticulating alongside South African President Jacob Zuma last year, Reuters reported. Transcript for Interpreter at Mandela Memorial Called a 'Fake' South Africa thousands of mourners are turning out to view the body of Nelson Mandela lying in state now for the next three days. Yes, Thamsanqa Jantjie, the Mandela memorial interpreter was fake. She said: “He was basically gesturing. Many TV viewers noticed the interpreter’s actions on stage did not match the gestures of the studio signer in the corner of the screen. "I don't know this guy. Can you spot the difference? It just passed him by.”. Dec. 10, 2013: President Barack Obama looks down as he stands next to the sign language interpreter as he makes his speech at the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium in Soweto near Johannesburg. The unidentified man stood feet from President Obama and other world leaders during the memorial service. All rights reserved. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Follow. Questions are now being asked about security procedures and how he was able to share the stage with some of the 91 heads of state who attended. He couldn’t even say thank you.”. When the man appeared last year with Zuma, a deaf person in the audience videotaped the event and gave it to the federation for the deaf, which analyzed the video, prepared a report about it and a submitted a formal complaint to the ANC, Druchen said. "It was horrible, an absolute circus, really, really bad," Nicole Du Toit, an official sign language interpreter who also watched the broadcast, told The Associated Press. South Africa's deaf federation said on Wednesday that the interpreter on stage for Mandela memorial was a "fake." "I think my only reaction to that is that it's a shame that you had a service that was dedicated to honoring the life and celebrating the legacy of one of the great leaders of the 20th century, [and it] has gotten distracted by this and a few other issues that are far less important than the legacy of Nelson Mandela," he said. They accused the man of "making up his own signs". In a flap: The mystery man made nonsensical hand gestures, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. He just invented his signs as he went along. An imposter sign language interpreter crashed a Tampa police press conference. South African sign language covers all of the country's 11 official languages. "He didn't follow any of the grammatical rules and structure of the language. obama-sign-language-interpreter-south … He just invented his signs as he went along," Delphin Hlungwane, an official South African sign language interpreter at DeafSA, told Reuters. By Alexander Smith, NBC News contributor Deaf people watching the Nelson Mandela memorial were bemused and shocked by a "fake" sign language interpreter on … Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Then there was the fake sign-language interpreter! Three sign language interpreters say the man was not signing in any known language. All rights reserved. But for the man who grabbed headlines around the world by appearing to fake the sign language interpretation of Mandela's memorial service, 2014 has been a chance for a change of career. (AP), Dec. 10, 2013: President Barack Obama waves standing next to the sign language interpreter after making his speech at the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium in Soweto near Johannesburg. Obama’s speech gets a better version of the sign language interpreter: he’s also an interpretive dancer (played by Kenan Thompson). Mr. Mandela deserved more respect than this. A fake sign language interpreter took to the stage at the Nelson Mandela memorial service and gesticulated gibberish before a global audience of millions. Browse more videos. Delphin added: “You’re supposed to indicate with your facial ­expressions, even if it’s not an exact sign. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. or redistributed. The memorial service for Nelson Mandela featured a sign language interpreter. 04:39 AM - 15 Dec 2013. He made up his own signs. Report. Playing next. A man who stood close to President Barack Obama and other heads of state while providing sign language interpretation at Nelson Mandela’s memorial Tuesday was a “fake” who was making up his own gestures, sign language experts say, raising questions about the security at the event. South Africa's deaf federation said on Wednesday that the interpreter on stage for Mandela memorial was a 'fake. The buy made an absolute fool of Obama by "signing" garbage during Obama's speechification at the Mandela funeral!! An interpreter who was seen by millions of television viewers worldwide translating Nelson Mandela's memorial service into sign language was a 'fake', according to South Africa's deaf federation. A fake sign language interpreter took to the stage at the memorial for Nelson Mandela, outraging deaf people around the world, an association said. Dec. 10, 2013: President Barack Obama waves standing next to the sign language interpreter after making his speech at the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium in Soweto near Johannesburg. In their complaint, the federation suggested that the man should take the five years of training needed to become a qualified sign language interpreter in South Africa. All signs suggest Obama’s interpreter for the deaf was fake By Nick Miller and Jessica Wright | Sydney Morning Herald The hunt is on for the fake sign language interpreter who took to the stage during the memorial for former president Nelson Mandela, gesticulating gibberish before a global audience of millions and outraging deaf people across the world. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. "This man himself knows he cannot sign and he had the guts to stand on an international stage and do that," Parkin said. “Most sign languages across the world share a similar structure and pattern and this person seems to be making a lot of repetitive signs and isn’t displaying the usual facial expression or structure of sign language that you would normally see.”. 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"It is plain and simple abuse of the deaf community, they are taking advantage of the deaf community to make money.". Legal Statement. U.S. Secret Service Spokesman Brian Leary told FoxNews.com on Wednesday that the department is aware of the matter, but declined to elaborate. The ruling African National Congress also claimed to have no knowledge of the man, even though television footage from a party event a year ago appears to show him gesticulating on a stage beside Zuma. Sign language interpreter is labeled a fake . Market data provided by Factset. Apparently, the fake interpreter was not a creative gate-crasher, but rather was a fraud who makes money by getting himself hired to provide sign-language interpretation — "Interpreter For Deaf At Mandela Event Called Fake… The South African government, which was officially in charge of the ceremony, said it was investigating the blunder, but had been overwhelmed with work preparing for Mandela’s funeral on Sunday. 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