Host of #ThatLunchShow, Kgosigadi, chats to Professor Leketi Makalela who is a Director of the Wits Hub for Multilingual Education and Literacy. He is also the Editor in Chief of Southern African Linguistic & Applied Language. The two chat about the International Mother Tongue Day and the importance of embracing it.

Host of #ThatLunchShow, Kgosigadi, chats to Professor Leketi Makalela who is a Director of the Wits Hub for Multilingual Education and Literacy. He is also the Editor in Chief of Southern African Linguistic &amp; Applied Language. The two chat about the International Mother Tongue Day and the importance of embracing it.

Professor Leketi Makalela speaks on International Mother Tongue Day and its Importance in Africa.

At the onset of the Covid- 19 pandemic in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in March 2020, Voice of Wits launched an hour- long daily talk show, The Covid Report. This show focuses on the impact the virus has on various sectors of society. Some of the topics covered include; stories of recovery, how people living in informal settlements are dealing with the pandemic, the impact of the virus on schooling- focusing on home schooling. The LIVE show airs 6 and 7pm Monday to Thursday and is available on podcast after that.

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Professor Leketi Makalela speaks on International Mother Tongue Day and its Importance in Africa.

Professor Leketi Makalela speaks on International Mother Tongue Day and its Importance in Africa.