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Baby babble to first words: unlocking the secrets of speech milestones with expert insights

As a parent, creating a warm, educational environment filled with opportunities for interaction, through storytelling, singing, or simply chatting, will help shape your child’s communication skills for a lifetime.

Lifestyle Family Parenting
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

The Centenary of Afrikaans as an Official Language: From Beacon to Bludgeon

Carl Niehaus slams Afrikaans at 100, calling it a fallen language of exclusion—not celebration—and urges a radical reclaiming of its lost dignity.

Opinion
Opinion|Published

Cultural celebration ignites passion for Chinese language in South Africa

South African students immerse in the beauty of Chinese language during vibrant cultural event.

News South Africa
Supplied|Published

New radio drama celebrates Afrikaans' centenary with a cosmic twist

RSG's new afternoon drama explores the future of Afrikaans through intergalactic storytelling.

Entertainment
IOL Reporter|Published

Why South Africa needs a blended approach to multilingual education

Discover how leveraging technology can help overcome the challenges of transitioning from home languages to English, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Weekend Argus Opinion
Opinion|Published

South African Sign Language rollout stalls amid funding crisis

Only 8% of government departments are ready to implement South African Sign Language two years after its recognition as the 12th official language. PanSALB reports widespread challenges including budget constraints, staff shortages, and resource limitations, threatening the constitutional mandate for language equality.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

New tool promotes languages in school

Teaching children technical words in their home language has just become easier with a new list of scientific and technical terms

iOS News
Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

80% of SA Grade 3 learners cannot read for meaning, 2030 Reading Panel reveals

The 2030 Reading Panel reveals a devastating literacy crisis in South African schools, with 80% of Grade 3 learners unable to read for meaning. The report highlights critical teacher shortages, insufficient funding, and calls for an R18 billion injection into early childhood development.

The Star News
Hope Mafu|Published

SA’s urgent need for African language foundation phase teachers

South Africa faces a critical shortage of foundation phase teachers qualified to conduct lessons in African languages, impacting literacy development

Mercury News
Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Celebrating International Mother Tongue Day

The day highlights the importance of preserving and protecting all languages, especially endangered ones

The Post Opinion
Supplied|Published

Breaking the Digital Divide: Why Africa’s Future Depends on Embracing its Languages in AI

Investing in linguistic inclusion is not just a technological necessity - it is an economic and moral imperative.

Tech Opinion
Opinion|Published

Catch Bassem Youssef in Mzansi: your hilarious prescription for laughter awaits

Youssef is set to take fans on a captivating journey that reflects his personal and professional evolution.

Entertainment Whats On Durban
Alyssia Birjalal|Updated

Is Zulu one of the hardest languages to learn?

With over 12 million speakers, Zulu is widely spoken in South Africa, yet mastering it posessignificant challenges.

News Education
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Watch VideoWanatu launches in South Africa: is this e-hailing app driving inclusivity or division?

South Africa's first Afrikaans e-hailing platform, is stirring debate over inclusivity and job creation in the transport industry.

Travel South Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

KZN education sets stage for mother tongue instruction

As the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education rolls out Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education for Grade 4, teacher unions highlight significant resource challenges.

Cape Times News
Thami Magubane|Published

Hope for homeless South African teacher in Thailand as Good Samaritans help with food, shelter and possibly a job

Zohar Ndlazi, a homeless South African teacher in Thailand, receives life-changing support from fellow South Africans, including shelter, food, and job opportunities.

News Education
Xolile Mtembu|Published

KZN Education Department implements mother tongue teaching for Grade 4

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has directed the implementation of Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education for Grade 4, but a teacher union says only a few schools are involved due to resource challenges

Mercury News
Thami Magubane|Published

Embracing Linguistic Diversity: How South African corporations can address language barriers

How South African corporations can bridge language gaps to foster inclusivity and innovation in the workplace

Sunday Independent Analysis
Opinion|Published

Trump 'not the president of workers' - unions chief

As Donald Trump returns to power promising to champion workers' rights, the head of the International Trade Union Confederation delivers a stark warning, citing concerns over trade wars, tariffs, and inflation that could severely impact workers globally. Drawing from Trump's previous presidency, union chief Luc Triangle challenges these promises at the World Economic Forum.

News World
AFP|Published

Dr Rajendran Govender to promote cultural, religious and linguistic rights in SA

Dr Rajendran Thangavelu Govender, an advocate for social cohesion and nation-building and a social anthropologist has been appointed to serve on the Commission for the Promotion of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission).

Sunday Tribune News
Taschica Pillay|Published

Tribute to a Tamil cultural icon

Mala Lutchmanan has been remembered as an icon, a trailblazer, visionary, and devoted advocate of the Tamil language and culture.

Sunday Tribune News
Taschica Pillay|Published

Tributes pour in for beloved radio presenter and Tamil cultural icon, Mala Lutchmanan

The industry is mourning the loss of Lutchmanan, a cherished figure in the Tamil community and former Lotus FM presenter who left a legacy, not just for the Indian community, but for South Africa.

Daily News News
Zainul Dawood|Published

Launch of SA’s groundbreaking Nama children's book

The book pays homage to the invaluable contributions of Nama midwives, whose knowledge is slowly fading away in the face of modern medicine.

Cape Times Entertainment
Staff Reporter|Updated

KwaZulu-Natal embraces mother tongue education to boost learning outcomes

KwaZulu-Natal is revolutionising education through mother tongue-based bilingual learning, enhancing comprehension and retention for all pupils.

Daily News News
Phindile Nqumako|Published