Language Day and we thought to revisit the issue by looking specifically at preserving indigenous languages and why it’s important. Interestingly, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie appointed UCT PHD candidate Naledi Maponopono who has dedicated her academic life to studying African languages and literatures to the board of PanSALB. She will be adding to making sure that indigenous languages are prioritised and get the same attention as the others. Before we start the conversation, let’s take a listen to what Poet and writer Diana Ferris says about the preservation of indigenous languages…

Guest: Naledi Maponopono - A PhD candidate in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) African Languages and
Literatures section in the School of Languages and Literatures
Guest: Simon Hasjenda – Producer at XK FM, SABC station dedicated to broadcasting in the Khoisan language. Simon speak Xunthali which is the language of the Khoisan