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"Siswati Language Guru"..Mr JJ Ncongwane

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"A lot of our culture is embedded in language; our identity is carried through the idioms and prose of our colourful languages" Those were spoken words from Chief Executive Officer of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), Lance Schultz

Celebrating Heritage Month, Join us as we converse with Mr Jabulani Johan Ncongwane, a distinguished language practitioner, SiSwati translator, and novelist. Explores his remarkable journey, and discusses the crucial role of embracing and preserving our languages as South Africans, including the vital contributions of authors.
12 Sep 2024 English South Africa Society & Culture

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