The numbers tell a politically uncomfortable truth. A survey of all Grade 4 children in Makhanda’s no-fee public schools this ...

A graduate in Speech, Language and Hearing Therapy from Stellenbosch University, Qhawekazi is passionate about bridging gaps ...

A viral video on Facebook shows a 4-year-old Zuluboy explaining why he won't speak English to his followers, urging them to ...

A Grade 4 study in Makhanda mirrors the national pattern, with isiXhosa-medium learners far behind peers learning in English.

Abstract: Preserving and innovating indigenous languages is crucial for maintaining cultural heritage and facilitating community development in this digital age. Understanding the digital landscape of ...

Successfully developed and piloted by a research team at Johannesburg-based remedial education training centre, Bellavista Share, the screening tool addresses a glaring gap in educational assessment ...

Additionally, the University of Cape Town's revised language policy identifies Afrikaaps (Kaaps), South African Sign Language (SASL) and Khoekhoegowab and N|uu as languages for development by UCT.

CAPE TOWN - The University of Cape Town (UCT) has added isiXhosa to its list of official languages. The recently implemented language policy will see isiXhosa used alongside English and Afrikaans in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

GEORGE NEWS AND VIDEO - Nkosinathi Menziwa (51), an officer at the George Correctional Services and long-time Thembalethu ...

Someone once said a grandmother is “a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend”. Singer and broadcaster Dumza Maswana has experienced these three facets in his late ...