Malaysian deaf community gives thumbs down to fake sign language interpreter

Screenshot of Thamsanqa Jantjie fake signing his way through the ceremony.

PETALING JAYA: The deaf community in Malaysia have slammed the fake sign language interpreter at the memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela, calling his actions disappointing and disrespectful.

The sign language interpreter at Tuesday's memorial service, who was later identified as Thamsanqa Jantjie, caused an uproar after he was exposed as a fake.