PanSALB Clarifies Naming Convention for Sesotho sa Leboa to Promote Linguistic Unity and Inclusivity
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has noted ongoing public and academic debates regarding the naming of Sesotho sa Leboa versus Sepedi. In fulfilment of its constitutional mandate to promote, protect, and develop all official South African languages equitably, PanSALB reiterates its position that Sesotho sa Leboa is the most inclusive designation, representing a […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: APPOINTMENT OF PanSALB ACTING CEO, MR JULIUS DANTILE
The Board of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Julius Jabavu Dantile, Executive Head: Languages, as the PanSALB Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 1 November 2025. Mr Dantile brings into the role extensive experience and a deep understanding of the language sector, having served […]
Announcement: Resignation of PanSALB Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lance Schultz
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) regrets to announce the voluntary resignation of Mr Lance Schultz as the Chief Executive Officer of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), effective 1 November 2025, as he pursues new opportunities. During his four-year tenure, Mr Schultz led transformative initiatives that have elevated PanSALB’s reputation as a […]
PANSALB TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY DAY
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in collaboration with the Tshivenda National Lexicography Unit (TNLU), and the University of Venda, will on Thursday, 16 October 2025, commemorate International Dictionary Day at the University of Venda, Thohoyandou in Limpopo. This year’s commemoration will be observed under the theme “Intelligent Lexicography: Inclusive Dictionary Making in the […]
PanSALB CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE PRACTICES IN PARLIAMENT & THE MADLANGA COMMISSION
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has noted the regrettable incident wherein a member of parliament asked where a Member of Parliament addressed Lt Gen Mkhwanazi in isiZulu, to which he appropriately responded in the same language. The Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee subsequently urged members to use English in order to “include” […]
PanSALB HAS EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER THE SHORTAGE OF COURT INTERPRETERS IN SOUTH AFRICA AS THE WORLD OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION DAY
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has expressed concern over the shortage of court interpreters in South Africa, as indicated by Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ) Minister Mmamaloko Kubayi, in her written reply to the National Assembly on 15 August 2025. The indication of this disparity that exists impedes access to justice and coincidentally, […]
PanSALB TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SIGN LANGUAGES
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in collaboration with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture and the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will, on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, commemorate International Day of Sign Languages under the theme ‘No Human Rights without Sign Language […]
PanSALB TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in collaboration with the Central University of Technology (CUT), the University of Free State and the University of Cape Town (UCT), will, on Friday, 05 September 2025, commemorate International Literacy Day under the sub-theme “Promoting Sesotho as a language of Science and Technology, Research and Teaching and Learning”. […]
THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL EDITORS’ FORUM (SANEF) TO HOST 3rd INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE AND MEDIA SEMINAR.
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), in partnership with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) and the University of Limpopo (UL), is proud to announce the 3rd Indigenous Languages and the Media Seminar, to be held at the University of Limpopo from 13 to […]
PanSALB Welcomes Call for Inclusive National Dialogue in All Official Languages
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) notes with great appreciation the recent call by former President Thabo Mbeki for the National Dialogue to be conducted in all twelve official languages, with the necessary language interpreting resources in place to ensure full and meaningful participation by all South Africans. This call strongly aligns with the […]