Nelson Mandela memorial sign language interpreter denies he is fake

In an interview on a South African radio station, the interpreter who translated the speeches at Nelson Mandela's memorial service says he is being treated for schizophrenia. Thamsanqa Jantjies has been accused of making up the commentary to speeches including Barack Obama's. He says he is qualified and has a good reputation for accuracy

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