“English, my home language is the language of the colonisers, but Afrikaaps my second language is the language of my ancestors”- My Journey and Research with Afrikaaps.
The legacy of colonial language ideologies continues to cast multilingualism as inferior while elevating monolingual, standardised languages like “standard” English and Afrikaans as the benchmark of superiority. This mindset undermines the rich tapestry of indigenous multilingualism in South Africa. The marginalisation and suppression of indigenous languages, such as Afrikaaps, have perpetuated the influence of standardised […]
English Translanguaging pamphlet
We have worked with the Zenex Foundation to produce a series of 4 pamphlets with information about bi/multilingual education for the South African public. The pamphlets cover the following topics: What is bi/multilingual education? What is mother tongue based bi/multilingual education? Developing a school language policy. Translanguaging Click here to view this pamphlet. Click here […]
“Alle kinders is vry om te leer” – Reflections from the Free to Learn: Soze Ungayibambi documentary launch
On the 26th of September 2024, I had the privilege of attending the Free to learn: Soze Ungayibambi documentary launch that was held at the UWC Library Auditorium. The launch was hosted by the Centre for Multilingualism and Diversities Research (CMDR), the Zenex Foundation, and the bua-lit Language and Literacy Collective, which focused on highlighting […]
Indlela eya enkululekweni kwiilwimi zesiNtu iyacaca
“Free to Learn: soze ungayibambi” esi sisihloko ebesikwisimemo ebesikhutshiwe ngeenjongo zokusungula, nokubonisa inkqubo yokufunda ngeelwimi ezimbini nangaphezulu. Oku kwenzeke kwiYunivesithi yaseNtshona Koloni (UWC) ngomhla wama26 kweyoMsintsi 2024. Ukuveliswa kwedotyhumentari liqumrhu leBua-Lit kunye neqela labaphandi phantsi kweprojekthi yeLanguage-for-Learning, linyathelo elibaluleke kakhulu kwimfundo yoMzantsi Afrika. Nangona oku kusenzeka emva kweminyaka emininzi oko abantwana bomgquba befunda ngesiNgesi kwaye […]
Our Languages Count! Poster – Kaaps
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Our Languages Count! Poster – IsiXhosa
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Our Languages Count! Poster – English
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Cutting edge solutions to bilingual education vi Syd Afrika
Ôs woon amal inne multi-ligual country waa ôs recognized 11 tale harmoniously langs mekaa exist. Maa innie education system is dai als afwiesag. IsiXhosa leerdes enjoy skool in hulle native tong tot in Graad 3. Dan wôd hulle vakke in Graad 4 na Ingils geswitch. Leedes wattie hoeggenaamd Ingils proficient genoeg issie, wôd expect om […]
Free to Learn: Soze Ungayibambi! Documentary
The Centre for Multilingualism and Diversities Research, the Zenex Foundation and bua-lit language and literacy collective has launched a cutting-edge documentary about bilingual education in South Africa. Speaking directly to the challenges that children face in learning through English only, this short film, directed by Kate Ahrends, showcases the work of two projects housed in […]
Storytelling, Multilingualism, and Digital Literacy: Reflections from the 19th LITASA Conference
From the 13th to the 15th of September, I had the privilege of attending the 19th Literacy Association of South Africa (LITASA) Conference, held at the University of Cape Town. The conference brought together researchers, teachers, and other stakeholders in the education sector to discuss the theme, “Literacy Learning Across Contexts: Home-Play-Work.” Here is a […]
