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In addition, South African Sign Language was recognised as the twelfth official language of South Africa by the National Assembly on 3 May 2023. Unofficial languages are protected under the Constitution of South Africa, though few are mentioned by any name.
22 paź 2023 · South Africa’s constitution recognises 11 official languages: Sepedi (also known as Sesotho sa Leboa ), Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa and isiZulu. For centuries South Africa’s official languages were European – Dutch, English, Afrikaans.
8 mar 2024 · Here is our quick guide to all of South Africa’s 12 official languages with everything you need to know to gain a basic overview of South Africa’s linguistic landscape, including the number of speakers, regions spoken and cultural significance.
26 lip 2023 · South Africa's official languages represent the country's commitment to embracing and celebrating its linguistic diversity. From indigenous languages like Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho to the colonial influences of Afrikaans and English, each language contributes to the rich cultural tapestry of South Africa.
There are eleven official names of South Africa, one in each of its 12 official languages. The number is surpassed only by India. These languages include English, Afrikaans, the Nguni languages (Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, and Swazi), the Sotho-Tswana languages (Tswana, Sotho, and Pedi), Venda, and Tsonga.
Almost all South Africans speak English to some degree of proficiency, in addition to their native language, with English acting as a lingua franca in commerce, education, and government. South Africa has eleven official languages, but other indigenous languages are spoken by smaller groups, chiefly Khoisan languages.
2 paź 2022 · Here are the five Nguni-Tsonga South African languages with official status, and the people who speak them.
