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Xitsonga is one of South Africa’s 12 Languages. Photo: File

Heritage: Language a powerful thread that connects the past with the future we want

Together, heritage and language remind us that by choosing multilingualism, we can build a truly inclusive future

5 min read
(Graphic: John McCann)

Inkululeko a promise deferred

South Africa’s liberation struggle may have brought democracy, but it did not bring freedom

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
The challenges faced by English FAL learners at university have their roots in the structure and implementation of the basic education system. (File photo)

The language gap hits students hard when they get to university

Higher education institutions cannot be responsible for linguistic deficiencies. The real change needs to start at school level

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Most rape victims are women, and that male victims are often erased from collective recognition. Photo: Rajesh Jantilal/AFP

Sexual violence in South Africa: Whose shame? Whose responsibility?

How we talk about rape should avoid ‘rape talk’ such as calling those who have been sexually abused ‘damaged good’ and perpetrators ‘monsters’

7 min read
(John McCann/M&G)

Bela Act a solution to history of language oppression in SA education

The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act should not be used as a political tool by parties

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Shri Prabhat Kumar, High Commissioner of India, addresses the gathering on International Mother Language Day.

International Mother Language Day celebrated

The day has been observed internationally since 2002

  • Derek Davey
1 min read