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Congratulations to the newly crowned Miss South Africa - Mia Le Roux - this is putting the spotlight on inclusion and raising awareness on Deaf and hard of hearing persons in South Africa - Congratulations Mia #DeafSA #MissSA2024

Happy Women’s Day to the many Deaf women who are the backbone of our nation!. We honour and celebrate you #Deaf #signlanguage #Deafculture #WomensDaySouthAfrica 🤟🏾

@iLuvuyo @SABCNews Thank you to your team @SABCNews for providing a South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreter, ensuring accessibility and inclusion for Deaf individuals. Your commitment to diversity and equity is appreciated! #Deaf #signlanguage

The ANC's Thoko Didiza has been declared the Speaker of the National Assembly beating the EFF's Veronica Mente by 284 votes to 49. Total votes 341 spoilt ballots 9. #SABCNews

@eNCA @MarcelleGordon Thank you for making accessibility a priority by providing a SASL interpreter. Your efforts to include Deaf individuals are valued and recognized! #Deaf #signlanguage

Anchor @MarcelleGordon brings you the latest headlines this hour on #eNCANewsNight #DStv403

Thank you, media, for your excellent coverage of the 7thParliament election in South Africa. We appreciate how you highlighted the full inclusion of Deaf communities, making it accessible to all- SASLI #7thParliament #FirstSitting #30YearsofDemocracy @Newzroom405 @eNCA @SABCNews

@MbalulaFikile Disappointed that no Deaf reps were elected in South Africa's recent elections. We urge political parties to prioritize inclusivity, including Deaf representation, to ensure our voices are heard in Parliament. #7thParliament #FirstSitting #30YearsofDemocracy #Deaf #signlanguage

We have been meeting with all parties that are keen to contribute ideas on how we can collectively move our country forward to form a government that ensures national unity and stability, continues the transformation of South Africa, and safeguards our Constitutional democracy. ANC National Officials have also been interviewing the final ANC Premiers and Premier candidates, which will be unveiled this week. Forward with democracy. ✊🏽 #LetsDoMoreTogether

@ParliamentofRSA Disappointed that no Deaf reps were elected in South Africa's recent elections. We urge political parties to prioritize inclusivity, including Deaf representation, to ensure our voices are heard in Parliament. #Deaf #signlanguage

The swearing-in of the Members of the National Assembly is now concluded. #7thParliament #FirstSitting #30YearsofDemocracy #30YearsofDemocraticParliament.

@eNCA Disappointed that no Deaf reps were elected in South Africa's recent elections. We urge political parties to prioritize inclusivity, including Deaf representation, to ensure our voices are heard in Parliament. #Deaf #signlanguage

[NOT TO BE MISSED] A new era to be ushered in. The National Assembly convenes on Friday to elect a Speaker and crucially our next President. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will preside over the National Assembly sitting. Follow the coverage on #AllAngles only on #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct

@Newzroom405 Disappointed that no Deaf reps were elected in South Africa's recent elections. We urge political parties to prioritize inclusivity, including Deaf representation, to ensure our voices are heard in Parliament. #Deaf #signlanguage

MEMBERS OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECT NEW SPEAKER FOR 7TH ADMINISTRATION twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

@SABCNews Disappointed that no Deaf reps were elected in South Africa's recent elections. We urge political parties to prioritize inclusivity, including Deaf representation, to ensure our voices are heard in Parliament. #Deaf #signlanguage

LIVE: National Assembly holds first sitting tinyurl.com/4946m3uw

@DBE_SA @ReginahMhaule @HubertMweli @ElijahMhlanga @GovernmentZA DeafSA reaffirms that SASL is a fully fledged language, possessing its own linguistic structures, cultural significance, and vital importance for the Deaf community. We urge the DBE to acknowledge this and work towards greater inclusivity and support for SASL users.

MTbBE aligns with legislative requirements, accommodating diverse languages and communication modes like sign language and braille, to provide equitable educational opportunities for all learners.

The second and final day of the Language and Literacy Worksop is underway at Birchwood Hotel in Gauteng.

‘I had to start this important journey of becoming educated and finish it’ 📰: ufsweb.co/3w4f8pd #UFSGraduation2024 #ProudlyKovsies

📄🖋️The WFD and DHI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further cooperation in areas of overlapping interest. 💬WFD President Murray said "In order to successfully advocate for our rights today, we must know our history."

In 1880, the Milan Congress pushed oralism in education, marking a turning point for the #deaf communities. We submitted 4 documents to UNESCO, making history the first inscription related to deaf people. ➡️wfdeaf.org/unesco

2023 was a year focused on strengthening. Our 5 major achievements: ➡️Congress ➡️Guidelines for Achieving #SignLanguageRights ➡️ Declaration on the Rights of #DeafChildren ➡️#DeafFlag ➡️Action Plan 2023-2027 Read more ➡️wfdeaf.org/news/2023-revi…

We celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities alongside our partners in the international disability movement. We also recognize deaf people with disabilities, who are important parts of inclusive #deaf communities. "Nothing about us without" us is our motto.