South African President Ramaphosa declares sign-language as an official language

    FILE PHOTO: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures in sign language after he signed legislation into law last month recognising sign as the country’s 12th official language, alongside English, Zulu, Afrikaans and others, to help protect the rights of the deaf and promote inclusivity in Pretoria, South Africa, July 19, 2023. GCIS/Handout via REUTERS