Languages

Libraries build services and communities

Article Cecilia Sani - 22 Nov 2019

But librarians face difficulties in a society where the culture of reading is not widespread

The pride in African languages

Article Athandiwe Saba - 1 Nov 2019

Whether in comic books, novels or academic work, African languages are increasingly becoming the norm

Skills deficit undermines 4IR promises

Article Angelo Fick - 30 Aug 2019

Technology is not necessarily the panacea it’s said to be, de-skilling further the under-skilled

On the power of language

Article Mpumelelo Ncube - 23 Aug 2019

Educating our children in their mother tongues will help to address underdevelopment in Africa

Roll out the red carpet for SA’s indigenous languages

Article Jade Jacobsohn - 21 Feb 2019

Although English may not be the de facto talk of the town in South Africa, in written form it continues to dwarf others

In Mozambique, classes come alive in local languages

Africa Eva Sofie Fritzboger - 16 Jul 2018

Almost all teaching in Mozambique is in Portuguese but the majority of Mozambicans speak one of more than 40 local languages

Indigenous languages must feature more in science communication

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Dec 2017

The combination of knowledge and communication leads to social, cultural and technological development

Multilingualism for everyone, not just a select few

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Apr 2017

"The quality of 'input' or the language exposure students receive is a big factor in the learning of new languages"

Dictionary maker Megan Hall keeps her word

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Jul 2016

Digital and print have distinct advantages - and even the online version is compiled by a publisher.

Othering SA languages stops here

Analysis Raeesa Pather - 14 Apr 2016

Italicising words distances languages from their place in South Africa.

Chinese volunteers to teach Mandarin in SA schools

Article bogdan TagDiv - 10 Sep 2015

The Chinese embassy requested that the subject be introduced and will be responsible for bringing in teachers from China and training SA teachers.

SA is rich in undervalued languages, but greedy for more

Analysis Neo Lekgotla - 3 Sep 2015

"We are such a multilingual country, but in government, when you hear people talk, you think we are a bilingual country"

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Thando Maeko - 3 Apr 2020

Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision

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A week in lockdown: SA Covid-19 cases at 1 505

Lester Kiewit - 3 Apr 2020

The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease

Coronavirus

Lockdown heroes feed hungry kids

Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown

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Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders