We spoke to Lerato Maake kaNcube, co-host of Signs and Stories: The Silent Podcast, and interpreter Thuli Zikalala of Yellow Owl, about Deaf Awareness Month. We explored Deaf identity, the cultural and linguistic significance of SASL, and the systemic barriers Deaf South Africans face. From education to media, true inclusion demands access, representation, and allyship; so the Deaf community can thrive, not just survive.

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