The Government Communication and Information System in collaboration with the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) and Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) will host a webinar on the current state of indigenous languages in South Africa, and the need to promote usage and preservation.
This webinar hosted seeks to:
Encourage South Africans to be deliberate in their usage and preservation of their languages for the benefit of future generations and self-identity.
Highlight personal and country risks of embracing English whilst abdicating indigenous languages to the side.
Cultivate a sense of pride in using and preserving indigenous language
The media is invited to cover this webinar. Details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 30 September 2021
Time: 13h00
Platform: Zoom
Link: https://gcis.zoom.us/j/91443037435?pwd=ZjNDNm5ZK3JORHNxNkw4S2dOeEZYUT09(link is external) Webinar ID: 914 4303 7435 Passcode: 963503
Panellists:
Prof Simphiwe Sesanti – University of the Western Cape
Mbali Dhlomo – AIP Chairperson and Board Member
Xolisa Tshongolo – PANSALB Senior Provincial Manager for Eastern Cape
Media Participation: Journalists may view the webinar via live streaming on the following social media link below:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GCISMedia(link is external)
RSVP to Ignicious Masilela on email: Ignicious@gcis.gov.za(link sends e-mail)
Enquiries: Pheliswa Sebati on 0824134609
Source: Government of South Africa