MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
14 FEBRUARY 2024, PRETORIA
PanSALB ANNOUNCES SHORTLISTED NOMINEES FOR THE MULTILINGUALISM AWARDS
Following a rigorous adjudication process undertaken by the adjudication panel made up of industry experts in various fields represented in the categories, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) hereby announces the shortlisted nominees for the PanSALB Multilingualism Awards for 2023/2024. These awards aim to recognise exceptional work in language development and to promote the use of South Africa’s linguistic resources, with a particular emphasis on mother tongue use and multilingualism.
The following individuals have been shortlisted under the Language and Literature category in their respective languages:
- For isiXhosa – Mzoli Mavimbela, Nokuzola Bakumeni Mbabama, Mohlauli Lethola
- For Sesotho sa Leboa – Mahlatsi Maqwenjo, Ms Mathapolane Jennett Mpepele, Mapule Moswane,
- For Setswana – Othusitse Lobelo, David Moroke, Kabelo Kgatea,
- For Xitsonga – Masingita Shivambu, Mixo Machebe, Themba Magaisa
- For isiZulu – Lawrence Molefe, Bulelwa Basse, Zempilo Silindokuhle Gumede
- For Sesotho – Sabilone Leoathe, Mamothebedi Sehlabo, Nthabiseng JahRose Jafta
- For Tshivenda – Mugagadeli Lutendo, Phathutshedzo Mamafha, Masindi Netshakhuma
- For Siswati – Jabulane J Ncongwane, Moses E Ndinisa, Nokubongwa Lukhele,
- For Afrikaans – Maria Christina Olivier, Lynthia Julius
Language Activism category
- Prof Quintin Williams
Effective Use of Mother Tongue in Music
- isiXhosa – Fancy Galada, Mandisi Dyantyi, Programmer Zuko Kupiso
- isiZulu – Lwandile Mtshali (Lwa Ndlunkulu), Khuzani Mpongose
- Siswati – Princess Nkuna (Indlovukati)
- Setswana – Kegomoditswe Phiri (Nanas)
- Sesotho – Thabang Nkuka and Mmuso Makhaba (Thy Praise)
- Tshivenda – Lutendo Mugagadeli and Muneyi Masibigiri
- Xitsonga – Oscar Makamu and Majuvani Sisters
- isiNdebele – Sonkingana Ntuli, Mhlokonywa Mandla Mahlangu KaBungela, NgezeKakaramba
Multilingualism in Music
- Muneyi Masibigiri, Azah Mphago
Youth Category
- Mlamli Diko, Lutendo Evens Mugagadeli, Napjadi Eugene Letsoalo
Community Media
- News Reporting – Phumudzo Ngoho News, Mmabaloi Germinaha Mabitsela, Tshepo Maeke
- Print Publication – Tshepo Maeke and Phumudzo Ngoho News
- Radio Station/Programme – Centre stage current affairs VUT, Thambo Difero, Giyani community Radio, Oupa Sefatsa, VUT
- TV Channel Programme – Thomas Lethaba, Nkuthalo David Tyutulo, Cape Town TV
Mainstream Media
- Radio Station – You-FM, Capricorn FM
- Print Publication – Isolezwe
- Advertising – Cadbury’s and Mondelez International
- News Reporting – Nokubongwa Lukhele, Pedro Mapelo, Vusi Volcano Ndlovu
Government or Public Sector – CCMA, Limpopo Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, and the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (Communication Directorate)
Technology and Business – ConvoZA
Higher Education and Basic Education
- UNISA College of Humanities (Basic Education Project), UNISA School of Arts (Multilingual Proverbs Dictionary), UNISA College of Human Sciences (Multilingual Robotics Glossary: South African Language Version)
ABOUT THE PanSALB MULTILINGUALISM AWARDS
The PanSALB Multilingualism Awards were established in 2002 to recognise individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to preserve and promote all official languages in South Africa, including Khoi and San languages. The awards are aimed at celebrating linguistic diversity and raising awareness of the role of languages as a unifying agent in the country.
The winners of the 2023/24 Multilingualism Awards will be announced during an official ceremony on February 29, 2024, at the Durban International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal.
ENDS
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Released on behalf of PanSALB: Ntombentle Huluhulu
Head: Marketing and Communication
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