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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
Edward Kieswetter, commissioner of the South African Revenue Service. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
ARTS AND CULTURE

Mother-tongue manual aims to ‘demystify tax’ says Kieswetter

The list of 450 terms aims to provide clarity and certainty about SARS’s strategic objective and to encourage compliance

  • Eunice Masson
2 min read
BILL OF RIGHTS

International Day of Sign Languages: South African sign language must be promoted

The Schools Act considers South African sign language as an official language for the purposes of learning in a public school

  • Theo du Plessis
7 min read
LABOUR DISPUTE

Minister asked to revoke language board’s dismissals

Split SA Language Board pleads with Parliament to act on the dismissal of 49 employees

  • Amabhungane
4 min read
PAN SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE BOARD

Labour loses its love of language

The champion of SA languages stands accused of axing 49 staff as part of a game of political football

  • Rex Chikoko
6 min read
FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT

Pansalb rat suspended

Whistleblower suspended pending an investigation for conducting himself "in an improper and unbecoming manner".

  • Sello S Alcock
1 min read
FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT

Pansalb chief accused of abuse of power

Sent to Parliament: A letter accusing the CEO of PanSalb Rosemary Ntombenhle Nkosi, of financial mismanagement and abuse of power.

  • Sello S Alcock
1 min read