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One of the cornerstones of our cultural heritage is the recognition and promotion of South African official languages.(Brenton Geach/Gallo)
CONSTITUTION EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT

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

  • Daniela Ellerbeck
  • Alfred Mahkuntsu
5 min read
Spoken by more than 25% of South Africans, isiZulu is the country’s most widely spoken language.
AFRICAN LITERATURE

Take isiZulu beyond the Latin letters

The language is subtle; words are tonal and are made up of small units that determine meaning, but this is not reflected in the 26-letter alphabet

  • Lindani Zungu
3 min read