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South Africa’s official African languages mask dozens of dialects, affecting millions, especially in rural areas

When home tongues clash with classroom words

South Africa’s official African languages mask dozens of dialects, affecting millions, especially in rural areas

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
On the right page: Children’s book author and executive director of Nal’ibali, Lorato Trok. Photo: Supplied

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

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
The SACP has long agitated for more autonomy and influence over state policy.

Mbalula: SACP’s decision to contest elections will split members

There are concerns that the decision will weaken the ANC in future elections

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Africa’s writer NgugiwaThiong’o.

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

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
One of the cornerstones of our cultural heritage is the recognition and promotion of South African official languages.(Brenton Geach/Gallo)

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

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read