South Africa: Language debate resurfaces

[Francis Hult]

www.iol.co.za

 

Language debate resurfaces

 

Language rights are back in the spotlight with ANC president Jacob Zuma wading in on the issue of mother tongue use and the IFP laying charges against the Justice Department for contravening the language rights of prisoners.

This comes as the world prepares to celebrate International Mother Language Day on Thursday.

Focusing on mother-tongue issues in his party's online newsletter yesterday, Zuma suggested that the proposed school pledge be recited in different languages, depending on the region.

He said the pledge creates an opportunity to encourage children to develop a sense of pride in their country as well as their language.

 

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