The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) is a national centre supported by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). SADiLaR has an enabling function, with a focus on all official languages of South Africa, supporting research and development in the domains of language technologies and language-related studies in the humanities and social sciences.
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SADiLaR announces 2026 first cycle sponsorship recipients
24 February 2026 The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 first cycle sponsorships, awarded to initiatives that align with the centre’s mandate to strengthen research, technology development and digital inclusion across South Africa’s official languages. The sponsorship awards are
Hundzula NLP and Linguistics Retreat 2026
16 February 2026 The 5th Hundzula NLP and Linguistics Retreat took place from 3–7 February 2026 at North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus, South Africa. The retreat aims to establish a networking and collaboration platform for both humanities and computer science researchers and enthusiasts through learning, teaching and supporting each other. Computer
SADiLaR amplifies visibility and impact during conference season
9 December 2025 The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) experienced a notable enhancement in visibility and outreach during 2025, primarily due to the active participation of its digital humanities researchers and operational teams at various conferences and events throughout the year. This increase in engagement aligns closely