PanSALB GAUTENG OFFICE CONDUCTS BASIC SASL WORKSHOP FOR COUNCILLORS
By: Londiwe Maphumulo Councillors from ten municipalities in Gauteng gathered on 6-10 July 2026 in Pretoria for basic South African Sign Language (SASL) workshop held by the PanSALB Gauteng Provincial Office. Merafong City, Mogale City, Mid Vaal, City of Tshwane, Lesedi, City of Johannesburg, Sedibeng, Emfuleni, West Rand, and City of Ekurhuleni were all represented, […]
Welcome to PanSALB, Dr Seshoka
Marketing and Communication We had the privilege of welcoming Dr Keobaka Seshoka, our new CEO, to our institution during a hybrid meeting on Monday, 1 June 2026, chaired by Mr Julius Dantile, the Executive Head of Languages. Employees from the head office attended the event in person, while staff from the provinces participated online. Mr […]
Public hearing on linguistic human rights
Mamokhele Letsabo On 18 June 2026, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) conducted a public hearing into the language policy of the Legal Practice Council (LPC), with the LPC appearing as the primary respondent.The hearing followed the LPC’s notice of 13 December 2023, which stated that English would be the language used for candidate […]
The 1976 Soweto Uprisings
Marketing and Communication PanSALB had a few opportunities to get learners to reflect on the ’76 Soweto Uprisings. We were invited by the Office of the Institutions Supporting Democracy to set up exhibitions in Parliament on 8 June and join the Youth Parliament on 15 June at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. Then, of course, there […]
Local Government Elections Launch
By Marketing and Communication On 27 May 2026, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially launched its comprehensive communications campaign in Midrand, Gauteng, in anticipation of the upcoming Local Government Elections (LGE) scheduled for 4 November 2026. The campaign is centred around the impactful tagline “Get Up, Show Up, Vote,” which serves as a strong call […]
Gauteng celebrate Africa Day 2026
Michal-Maré Linden On 25 May 2026, the Gauteng Provincial Office of PanSALB celebrated Africa Day at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT). The event was held under the theme “Celebrating African Languages and Knowledge Systems: 60 Years of VUT Excellence” with a focus on “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the […]
Cultural Crossroads: Navigating the Ethics of Tradition, Identity, and Language
Sithembele Xhegwana – ENLB Member In a modern world characterized by globalization, the tension between universally dominant religions and local traditional cultures often creates complex ethical dilemmas. One such case, recently presented as an Ethics exercise for an MBA class, highlights the deeply personal and societal struggles that arise when these two worlds collide. The […]
Highlights of the LC Conference 2026
Alana Bailey – GPLC Member On 21 February 2026, the Linguists Collective presented the LC Conference 2026 – a global online event celebrating International Mother Language Day. The Linguists Collective is a service-based agency operating from the United Kingdom (UK) that specialises in interpretation, translation and linguistic services internationally. Its multilingual approach was reflected by […]