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First Afrikaans webinar from SADiLaR
In this first Afrikaans webinar from SADiLaR Benito Trollip, SADiLaR’s Afrikaans researcher, and Wemar Strydom, literature lecturer from the NWU’s Subject Group Afrikaans, join forces. The text that serves as the basis for the discussion is Charl-Pierre Naudé’s debut novel, Die ongelooflike onskuld van Dirkie Verwey (2018). The webinar’s focus is on unlocking possibilities of the novel:…
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Celebration of isiZulu as an indigenous language of South Africa
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), which forms part of the South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap of the Department of Science and Technology, celebrated the isiZulu language during the month of February. The celebrations form part of UNESCO’s International Year of Indigenous Languages. SADiLaR is dedicating each month of the year to…
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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…
