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SABC addresses controversy over Afrikaans news bulletin scheduling

Amid public outrage, SABC acknowledges a scheduling error affecting the Afrikaans news segment and pledges to uphold language diversity in its broadcasting.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Demands for urgent explanation as Afrikaans news segment on SABC2 is cut

Following the abrupt cancellation of the Afrikaans news segment on SABC2, the Democratic Alliance and AfriForum are demanding immediate clarification from the broadcaster regarding this controversial decision.

Cape Argus News
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Afrikaans News on SABC2 gets the chop — demands for urgent explanation grow

DA and AfriForum raise alarms over the sudden disappearance of the Afrikaans news segment from SABC, demanding immediate clarification and restoration.

The Star News
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Afrikaans News on SABC2 gets the chop — demands for urgent explanation grow

DA and AfriForum raise alarms over the sudden disappearance of the Afrikaans news segment from SABC, demanding immediate clarification and restoration.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Why South Africa needs a blended approach to multilingual education

Discover how leveraging technology can help overcome the challenges of transitioning from home languages to English, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Weekend Argus Opinion
Opinion|Published

South African Sign Language rollout stalls amid funding crisis

Only 8% of government departments are ready to implement South African Sign Language two years after its recognition as the 12th official language. PanSALB reports widespread challenges including budget constraints, staff shortages, and resource limitations, threatening the constitutional mandate for language equality.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Zuckerberg's censorship claim 'false': International Fact-Checking Network

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's claim that the fact-checking programme on Facebook and Instagram has veered into censorship is "false", the International Fact-Checking Network said.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published