Indigenous Languages
latest news & developments
When home tongues clash with classroom words
South Africa’s official African languages mask dozens of dialects, affecting millions, especially in rural areas
Lorato Trok: Writing our languages back into the story
Author speaks of her dedication to keeping indigenous languages alive through children’s books and her hopes for the growth of South African languages
Mbalula: SACP’s decision to contest elections will split members
There are concerns that the decision will weaken the ANC in future elections
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, literary icon and cultural revolutionary, dies at 87
His pen exposed injustice, honoured heritage and helped free the African imagination from colonial constraint
In honour of South Africa’s cultural and linguistic richness this Heritage Month
The Constitution ensures the protection and promotion of every citizen’s unique heritage
How Jonas Gwangwa used his music to preserve his mother tongue
Music giant Dr Jonas Gwangwa, who passed away on 23 January, used his influence to promote the language of his people MaNdebele ase Nyakatho, writes Lucas Ledwaba
The language of Afrikaans is not the problem
English is a valuable resource, but we cannot continue to promote it at the expense of the indigenous languages — including Afrikaans