Sign language translator at Nelson Mandela's memorial was a fake: South Africa's deaf federation confirms his movements had 'no meaning'

SOUTH AFRICA: Standing on stage during televised event at the FNB stadium

Some members of the deaf community took to Twitter to express outrage
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. The unidentified man, who was broadcast standing alongside world leaders including US President Barack Obama, was making up his own signs, according to the Deaf Federation of South Africa.