DocumentOngoingMedia statement

PanSALB calls for protection of the rights of the deaf community

GCIS / SAnewsRef: GOVNEWS-83980 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

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Collected on 2 September 2026

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This is a media statement issued by SAnews on behalf of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), announcing its call for societal action to protect the rights of the deaf community. The statement highlights the importance of South African Sign Language as an official language and urges all sectors to ensure equal access to services and information for deaf people. It also describes ongoing efforts, including workshops for parents of deaf children, to promote inclusion and linguistic rights.

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Workshops for parents and families of deaf children

PanSALB is implementing workshops aimed at supporting early language acquisition, family engagement, and inclusive communication for deaf children. These workshops are designed to help families understand how to support their deaf children's education, social development, and emotional well-being.

Who it is for: parents and families of deaf children
How to act on it: Attend workshops organized by PanSALB in collaboration with other government departments

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We are working with other departments to implement workshops for parents and families of deaf children, recognising that early language acquisition, family support and inclusive communication are fundamental to the education, social and emotional development of deaf children.

Facts

Reference

GOVNEWS-83980 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

Key Takeaways

PanSALB
Deaf Awareness Month
September 2026
South African Sign Language
Dr Keaobaka Seshoka
workshops for parents of deaf children
2023 law recognizing SASL as official language
Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB)
Dr Keaobaka Seshoka
South African Sign Language Charter
President Cyril Ramaphosa

Dates

Opening Date

1 September 2026