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  • Inspiring the youth: SADiLaR school visits

    The South African Centre for Digital Languages Resources (SADiLaR) celebrated isiZulu as an official language of South Africa during the whole of February. As part of the celebrations, our isiZulu researcher, Ms Rooweither Mabuya, joined a non-profit organisation, Legacy Creators, to conduct school visits in KwaZulu-Natal. The purpose of the visits was to create awareness…

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  • Sesotho celebration – in honour of language, culture and heritage

    Sesotho came to life during the language celebration event that was held at the University of the Free State (UFS) on 14 March 2019. The event was organised by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) in collaboration with the South African National Lexicography Unit (SANLU). The event took place in the prestigious…

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  • Sesotho – International year of indigenous languages

    SADiLaR dedicated the month of March to celebrate Sesotho as an official language of South Africa.  EVENTS: 14 March: Celebration event at the University of the Free State: Celebrating Sesotho as an official language of South Africa   Re keteka Sesotho jwalo ka puo ya semmuso Afrika Borwa LENANETSAMAISO Pulo: Motsamaisi wa Mosebetsi Tsebiso ya SADiLaR le sepheo sa…

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  • Afrikaans – International year of indigenous languages

    SADiLaR dedicated the month of April to celebrate Afrikaans as an official language of South Africa.  EVENTS: 10 April: WEBINAAR – Afrikaanse ewewêrelde in die digitale humaniora 13 April: Die ewewêrelde in een-tot-eenteater17 April: Celebration event at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) Sports Village: Celebrating Afrikaans as an official language of South Africa   The multiple universes of Afrikaans…

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  • Setswana – International year of indigenous languages

    SADiLaR dedicated the month of May to celebrate Setswana as an official language of South Africa.  EVENTS: 6 May: Celebration event at the North-West University Mafikeng Campus, Multi-functional Boardroom, Building A1 Room 261Theme: Setswana in the 21st century    Thutano ka ga Setswana jaaka puo ya semmuso ya Aforikaborwa DITLHOGO TSE DI TLAA SEKWASEKWANG: Maitlhomo a…

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  • isiNdebele – International year of indigenous languages

    SADiLaR dedicated the month of November to celebrate isiNdebele as an official language of South Africa.  EVENTS: SADiLaR celebrated isiNdebele as an official language of South Africa on 1 November 2019 at the University of Mpumalanga – Siyabuswa Campus Hall IHLELO LOMNYANYA Indawo: Junivesithi yangeMpumalanga, eSiyabuswa khamphasi Lusuku: 1 Sinyikhaba 2019 Umphathi Hlelo: Mawaza 08:30- 9:00 Ukuzitlolisa…

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  • Siswati – International year of indigenous languages

    SADiLaR dedicated the month of October to celebrate Siswati as an official language of South Africa.  Events: 24 October 2019: Celebration event at the University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela Programme:  8:30- 9:00 Registration and Tea 09:00- 9:05 Opening and Welcome 09:05- 9:10 Introduction of SADilaR and Purpose of Event 09:10- 9:20 Scope of SADilaR 09:20- 9:40 The constitutional Obligation of all government departments and…

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  • English – International year of indigenous languages

    EVENTS: Wed, March 25, 2020 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM SAST Dear colleague Thank you for your interest in the screening of the interview with prof. Salikoko Mufwene. Unfortunately, the event has to be postponed in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. This is in line with the most recent guidelines issued by the NWU and…

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  • Tshivenda – International year of indigenous languages

    SADiLaR dedicated the month of August to celebrate Tshivenda as an official language of South Africa.  EVENTS:   NEWS SADiLaR takes language pride to the next level The month of July saw a huge turnout at SADiLaR’s celebration of three South African languages, held at the University of Limpopo. This forms part of the local support of…

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  • Xitsonga – International year of indigenous languages

    SADiLaR dedicated the month of June to celebrate Xitsonga as an official language of South Africa.  EVENTS:   NEWS SADiLaR takes language pride to the next level The month of July saw a huge turnout at SADiLaR’s celebration of three South African languages, held at the University of Limpopo. This forms part of the local support of UNESCO’s…

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