Deaf Awareness Month seeks to promote cognizance of the rights of deaf people in South Africa by educating the public about hearing loss, deafness, deaf culture and sign language. The aim is to make sure that hearing people understand deafness and the culture of the deaf community to endorse and uphold their rights. South Africa has a well-established deaf community, with more than 4 million deaf or hard of hearing. Our next guest started her foundation with a focus on fighting for equality and empowerment of the deaf people. Her work provides developmental support, services, healthcare and empowerment to deaf people throughout South Africa

Guest: Tshepiso Mokoena - Executive Director of the Tshepiso Mokoena Foundation South Africa