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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 …
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 …
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.
Public lecture
SASL Charter Launch
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