Cochlear Implants

In Talia’s Journey

Over the next 3 episodes, DTV will be taking an in-depth look at cochlear implants: a highly emotive topic that even Talia’s parents have differing opinions about.

In South African Sign Language Lessons

Sometimes a braai is less about the food, and more about the company. Which is why Thabo doesn’t hesitate to invite Katleho to join him at the braai he has planned for this weekend.

Of course, it’s also the perfect opportunity for you to learn a few new terms in South African Sign Language.

In Connect

DTV attends the graduation ceremony of 4 students who are passionate about South African Sign Language.

DTV Broadcast Times
This episode is broadcast on Saturday, 18 October 2014 at 12h00 (CAT), and repeated on Sunday, 19 October 2014 at 02h30 (CAT). Only on SABC 3.
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Outdoor Lifestyle Show

In Talia’s Journey

The Panaino family are back at the neurologist for another ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) test.

This time Talia is going to be sedated, and an anesthetist will monitor her the whole time while she is sleeping.

In South African Sign Language Lessons

Have you ever been lost? Not everything can be found using a GPS, so in this week’s South African Sign Language lesson, Thabo and Leonie give examples of how to ask for directions.

In Candy@

Candice is at NASREC for the annual Outdoor Lifestyle Show, looking at the very latest in boating, motorcycles and outdoor trends.

DTV Broadcast Times
This episode is broadcast on Saturday, 11 October 2014 at 12h00 (CAT), and repeated on Sunday, 12 October 2014 at 02h30 (CAT). Only on SABC 3.

DTV – Episode 727

First Broadcast
Saturday, 04 October 2014 at 12h00 (CAT)
Repeats
Sunday, 05 October 2014 at 02h30 (CAT)
On Talia’s Journey this week
Troy and Carmen spend some time with Hi Hopes discussing Cochlear implants.
On Sign Language this week
The discussion in today’s South African Sign Language lesson involves vegetables.
On Candice @ this week
Candice is lucky enough to get to explore the Seychelles.

DTV – Episode 726

First Broadcast
Saturday, 27 September 2014 at 12h00 (CAT)
Repeats
Sunday, 28 September 2014 at 02h30 (CAT)

On Talia's Journey this week
Troy and his family visit Hi Hopes at Wits.
On Sign Language this week
In our latest South African Sign Language lesson, Thabo and Katleho discuss sport, another important aspect of heritage.
On Connect this week
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, was Heritage Day. To celebrate, the DTV team dressed in traditional outfits that represent our cultural diversity. Later, Troy, Candice, Thabo and Mamma recite a heritage related poem, before explaining the significance of each of the colours in the South African flag.

DTV – Episode 725

 

First Broadcast
Saturday, 20 September 2014 at 12h00 (CAT)
Repeats
Sunday, 21 September 2014 at 02h30 (CAT)

On Talia's Journey this week
Troy and Carmen are very excited to see that Talia’s hearing has improved with the hearing aids!
They are back at the Audiologist, where Talia’s hearing gets tested again, this time with and without the hearing aids.
On Sign Language this week
In this week’s South African Sign Language lessons fruit is the topic under discussion.
On Candice @ this week
Candice meets a feisty actress from the popular soapie 7de Laan, Corné Crous!

DTV – Episode 724

First Broadcast
Saturday, 13 September 2014 at 12h00 (CAT)
Repeats
Sunday, 14 September 2014 at 02h30 (CAT)

On Talia's Journey this week
Troy and his family are back at the audiologist for one of many routine visits and to pick out hearing aids for Talia.
A week later Talia’s hearing aids are ready, and Troy & Carmen are back at the audiologist.
On Sign Language this week
Today in our South African Sign Language lessons Thabo introduces us to discussions relating to studying.
On Connect this week
DTV visits the Dominican School for the Deaf in Hammanskraal to see how they celebrated Mandela Day.

DTV – Episode 723

First Broadcast
Saturday, 6 September 2014 at 12h00 (CAT)
Repeats
Sunday, 7 September 2014 at 02h30 (CAT)

On Talia's Journey this week
We are still at the neurologist to discuss Talia’s hearing loss in more detail.

Later, the Audiologist makes moulds for Talia’s hearing aids.

On Sign Language this week
It’s party time in our South African Sign Language lesson today, with Thabo discussing the arrangements for a lively celebration.
On Candice @ this week
Candice visits a place where an ancient art is still practiced: glass blowing.

DTV – Episode 722

First Broadcast
Saturday, 30 August 2014 at 12h00 (CAT)
Repeats
Sunday, 31 August 2014 at 02h30 (CAT)

On Talia's Journey this week
Today Troy, his family, an interpreter, and the Audiologist are at the Neurologist to conduct an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test on Talia.

The ABR test measures the reaction of the parts of a child’s nervous system that affect hearing.

On Sign Language this week
In Sign Language conversations Thabo discusses personal goals and dreams.
On Candice @ this week
Candice visits a foundation determined to get children and youth off the streets.

DTV – Episode 721

First Broadcast
Saturday, 23 August 2014 at 12h00 (CAT)
Repeats
Sunday, 24 August 2014 at 02h30 (CAT)

On Talia's Journey this week
On last week’s episode, Troy and Carmen took Talia to an audiologist to carry out a hearing test to learn if she is deaf or not.

Two tests were conducted. The first was to determine if there were fluids in her middle ears, and the second was the hearing test.

This week we learn the results of these two tests.

On Sign Language this week
Thabo discusses what he did over the weekend in our Sign Language lessons this week.
On Candice @ this week
Candice meets a famous South African rapper who is also learning Sign Language.

DTV – Episode 720

First Broadcast
Saturday, 16 August 2014 at 12h00 (CAT)
Repeats
Sunday, 17 August 2014 at 02h30 (CAT)

On Talia's Journey this week
My wife, Carmen and I have 2 children. Calista is hearing and our second daughter, Talia is deaf.
Today we visit an audiologist, with an interpreter, to get clarity on the extent of her hearing loss.
On Sign Language this week
School subjects are discussed by Thabo in our latest Sign Language lesson.
On Candice @ this week
Candice meets a beautiful woman who is living her dream. Who is she?