PanSALB TO COMMEMORATE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF INTERNATIONAL LITERACY
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) will, on Tuesday, 08 September 2026, at Tshwane University of Technology, Emalahleni Campus in Mpumalanga, observe the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day as officially declared by UNESCO. Dr Naledi Mbude Mehana, Deputy Director General for Transformation at the Department of Basic Education, is expected to deliver the […]
Dr Soyiso Khethoa Elected Chairperson of the Gauteng Provincial Language Committee
By Dr Michal-Maré Linden Dr Soyiso Khetoa was elected the new Gauteng Provincial Language Committee (GPLC) Chairperson at the structure’s meeting on 25 August 2026 held at the Commission for Gender Equality in Pretoria. The election was conducted in accordance with PanSALB’s Provincial Language Committee Norms and Rules. Dr Khetoa succeeds Dr Lutamo Ramuedzisi, the […]
Indigenous Languages Seminar Ends with National Call to Use Home Languages with Pride
The 4th Indigenous Languages and the Media Seminar concluded at the University of Fort Hare’s East London Campus, KuGompo, with a clarion call for South Africans to embrace and promote their home languages across all communication and media platforms, particularly on social media. The seminar, held under the theme “Rooted in Language: Indigenous Media as […]
Celebrating Language, Identity and Media: 4th Indigenous Languages Seminar Announced
As artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and changing media consumption habits reshape how societies communicate, an important question confronts South Africa: How do we ensure that indigenous languages remain visible, relevant, and influential in the digital age? It is against this backdrop that the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), in partnership with the Pan South […]
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, […]
PanSALB CAUTIONS AGAINST LINGUISTIC PROFILING DURING ANTI-ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION PROTESTS
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has noted with great concern reports of members from various linguistic communities who have faced linguistic discrimination amidst the ongoing anti-immigration protests through linguistic profiling. PanSALB finds this to be extremely troubling in a country as multilingual and linguistically diverse as South Africa, with twelve official languages. PanSALB […]
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 […]
CALL FOR COMMENT – NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL LANGUAGE COMMITTEE (NCPLC)
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