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San-en Khoitale
11/05/2022
“I owe my being to the Khoi and San…who were the first to lose their lives in the struggle to defend our freedom and independence…” In beautiful, poetic style former pres. Thabo Mbeki rendered his “I am an African” speech in Parliament on 8 May 1996 at the adoption of our new, democratic constitution. But …
The PAN SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE BOARD (PanSALB) ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIRPERSON & DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON
13/04/2022
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 APRIL 2022, PRETORIA The PAN SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE BOARD (PanSALB) ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIRPERSON & DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in compliance with section 6(5) of the PanSALB Act as amended, has conducted the election of the Board’s new Chairperson, Prof Lolie Makhubu-Badenhorst …
Afrikaans oral waar jy kyk in die digitale wêreld
31/03/2022
Benito Trollip Navorser by die Suid-Afrikaanse Sentrum vir Digitale Taalhulpbronne (SADiLaR) Lid van die NTLA benito.trollip@nwu.ac.za Die rol wat tegnologie in die lewe van mense wêreldwyd speel, is onmiskenbaar. Al kan die mate waartoe ons met tegnologie te doen kry verskil, is dit nie te betwyfel dat ons op een of ander manier met … Afrikaans oral waar jy kyk in die digitale wêreld Read More »
PanSALB CONDUCTS LINGUISTIC HUMAN RIGHTS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN THROUGH WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED FOR PARENTS OF DEAF CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY
17/03/2022
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRETORIA , 15 March 2022 PanSALB CONDUCTS LINGUISTIC HUMAN RIGHTS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN THROUGH WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED FOR PARENTS OF DEAF CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY As part of commemorating Human Rights Month, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) is currently conducting a Linguistic Human Rights campaign, which amongst others, includes conducting workshops …
AFRIKAANS NATIONAL LANGUAGE BODY (ANLB) WELCOMES DECISION BY PEARSON SA TO CONTINUE ONLINE VERSION OF THE HANDWOORDEBOEK van die AFRIKAANSE TAAL
25/02/2022
MEDIA STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRETORIA, 25 February 2022 AFRIKAANS NATIONAL LANGUAGE BODY (ANLB) WELCOMES DECISION BY PEARSON SA TO CONTINUE ONLINE VERSION OF THE HANDWOORDEBOEK van die AFRIKAANSE TAAL The Afrikaans National Language Body of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) takes note of Pearson SA’s announcement that it will no longer close …
THE PAN SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE BOARD & DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS & CULTURE TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY (21 FERBYUARY 2022)
18/02/2022
MEDIA STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18 FEBRUARY 2022, PRETORIA THE PAN SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE BOARD & DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS & CULTURE TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY (21 FERBYUARY 2022) The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) in partnership with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, will on 21 …
PanSALB IN CONJUCTION WITH DSAC TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY -2022
16/02/2022
PanSALB IN CONJUCTION WITH DSAC TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY -2022 The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) in partnership with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) will on 21 and 22 February 2022, at ICC Premier Hotel, East London in the Eastern Cape commemorate International Mother Language Day. Under the theme … PanSALB IN CONJUCTION WITH DSAC TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY -2022 Read More »
PanSALB IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SABC TO LAUNCH LANGUAGE ACTIVISM MONTH AND THE STANDARDISED SOUTH AFRICAN SIGN LANGAGE (SASL) NATIONAL ANTHEM
31/01/2022
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) in partnership with the SABC will be conducting the official launch of the Language Activism Month (February) and launch of the standardised South African Sign Language version of the National Anthem. The launch will be undertaken to commemorate the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032) as declared by …
PanSALB WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE INCREMENTAL INTRODUCTION OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES (IIAL) AND THE EXPANSION OF MOTHER TONGUE-BASED BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION
12/01/2022
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 JANUARY 2022, PRETORIA PanSALB WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE INCREMENTAL INTRODUCTION OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES (IIAL) AND THE EXPANSION OF MOTHER TONGUE-BASED BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) welcomes the announcement by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to expand …
DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN LANGUAGE STUDIES CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES OF AFRICAN SOCIETY (CASAS)
17/12/2021
FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS Theme: “African Languages in Practice in the 21st Century” The African Language Association of Southern Africa (ALASA) in collaboration with the Pan South African Language Board, the Department of African Language Studies and the Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society (CASAS) of the University of the Western Cape’s Faculty of …
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES – MY RIGHT MY LANGUANGE
03/12/2021
3 December 2021: International Day of Persons with Disabilities – My Right My Language By Atiyah Asmal The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support … INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES – MY RIGHT MY LANGUANGE Read More »
UNISA HONORARY PhD IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES
03/12/2021
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02 DECEMBER 2021, PRETORIA PanSALB CONGRATULATES UNISA HONORARY DOCTORATE RECEIPIENTS IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES, DR MOLOKO MASHAMAITE AND REV DR LEKOTA The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has congratulated Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in African Languages recipients and renowned legends of the airwaves, Dr Moloko Mashamaite (Thobela FM) …
IPanSALB ITHI TATALAHOTE KWIGQALA LOMSASAZI WEENDABA ZESIXHOSA ZE-SABC KUMABONAKUDE, UNOXOLO GROOTBOOM
30/03/2021
INQAKU LEENDABA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 KEYOKWINDLA 2021, EPITOLI IPanSALB ITHI TATALAHOTE KWIGQALA LOMSASAZI WEENDABA ZESIXHOSA ZE-SABC KUMABONAKUDE, UNOXOLO GROOTBOOM Umakhwekhetha negqala lomsasazi weendaba zesiXhosa zeSABC kumabonakude, uNkosikazi Noxolo Grootboom, ubeka phantsi kumsebenzi wokusasaza. Lo ngumpondozihlanjiwe womsasazi ophum’ izandla kuncuthu lolwimi isiXhosa. Ngumsasazi ubethi xa ephethe iindaba kuthi beka phantsi konke obukwenza umamele iindaba …
Ubudlelwano Phakathi KweSilo Nesikhungo Sesichazamazwi SesiZulu
26/03/2021
Luyababazeka uthando ebesinalo iSilo ngolimi lwesiZulu Ubudlelwano Phakathi KweSilo Nesikhungo Sesichazamazwi SesiZulu Silo Samabandla besilwazisa kakhulu ulimi lwesiZulu namasiko. Besikwazisa, sikugqugquzela konke okuhlose ukulondoloza nokuthuthukisa ulimi lwesiZulu. Luyababazeka uthando ebesinalo iSilo ngolimi lwesiZulu. Lolu thando silukhombise ngokuhlala sizihlupha ngokuthi uhamba kanjani umsebenzi esikhungweni sesichazamazwi sesiZulu okuyisikhungo esibhekene nomsebenzi wokubhala izichazamazwi. Okwenze saba yigugu elikhulu isikhungo … Ubudlelwano Phakathi KweSilo Nesikhungo Sesichazamazwi SesiZulu Read More »
LINGUISTIC HUMAN RIGHTS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
23/03/2021
Language Rights and the practicality of a multilingual state Fostering an effective multilingual state In his paper on language rights in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, former Constitutional Judge Albie Sachs, explores the practicality of a multilingual state and further acknowledges the historical legacies and legal prescripts that inspired and currently …
PANSALB TO MONITOR DEVELOPMENTS ON THE ALLEGED LINGUISTIC HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS LEVELLED AGAINST STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
10/03/2021
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10 MARCH 2021, PRETORIA PANSALB TO MONITOR DEVELOPMENTS ON THE ALLEGED LINGUISTIC HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS LEVELLED AGAINST STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has noted media reports on the alleged Linguistic Human Rights violations levelled against the Stellenbosch University by Afrikaans-speaking students. PanSALB will …
LANGUAGE, A KEY TO CURB THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
18/02/2021
By Mr Xolisa Tshongolo South Africa is almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown instituted by government to curb the spread of the virus. However, the scourge of the virus does not seem to be abating, despite all efforts to keep it under control. It is critical therefore that we cut …
Language Activism Campaign – 2021
04/02/2021
#SpeakitLiveit The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) commemorates the month of February as Language Activism Month, which is a campaign centred on the International Mother Language Day (IMLD), a UNESCO public observance day that takes place annually on the 21st. The campaign is aimed at creating awareness on the use of mother tongue and …
The Pan South African Language Board Mourns the Loss of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Bongumenzi Emmanuel Mpungose
14/01/2021
14 January 2021, PRETORIA The Pan South African Language Board Mourns the Loss of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Bongumenzi Emmanuel Mpungose The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) is deeply saddened at the passing of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Bongumenzi Emmanuel Mpungose. Dr Mpungose passed away earlier this morning on 14 January …
Women in Writing – Literature Workshop (20 August 2020)
15/08/2020
zoom link request: communication@pansalb.org
PanSALB commends the SABC for 80 years of language promotion and protection through broadcasting
06/08/2020
On 01 August 2020, the South African Broadcasting Cooperation (SABC) celebrated its 84th year anniversary of broadcasting, a commendable feat that the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) could not let pass without due regard to the public broadcaster’s immense contribution to the development of indigenous language in South Africa. The SABC is a critical …
Soweto Uprising, the catalyst tragedy that led to the pursuance of a multilingual society
24/06/2020
The year 2020 marks the 44th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising protest where learners in South Africa took to the streets on 16 June 1976 to protest against the implementation of the Afrikaans Medium Decree of 1974, which sought to forcibly make Afrikaans the medium of instruction in black schools. The decree was instituted under …
The survival of African languages in a digital era
10/06/2020
A language offers a window to the soul of a people, their unique knowledge systems and culture. Indigenous languages in particular are, by their nature, lyrical and poetic and most importantly, carry the weight of the rich cultural history of its people with ease. The adoption of inclusive and multilingual language policies, therefore, does not … The survival of African languages in a digital era Read More »
SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE BILL
30/12/2019
In 2009 an attorney from Brits, one Cornelius Lourens, in an endeavor to force the promulgation of the South African Languages Bill of 2003
Language Activism Month Launch
30/12/2019
As part of its Constitutional mandate the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) today launched the LANGUAGE ACTIVISM MONTH at a function held in Pretoria.
Official South African Sign Language National Anthem
SABC Census 2022 Interview
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