Indigenous languages and the media in South Africa

Authors

  • Russell Kaschula Rhodes University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38140/aa.v0i2.1124

Abstract

This article explores the status of South Africa’s indigenous languages and how they are being used in the media. More specifically, the performance of these languages in the print media, the broadcasting media and the Internet, is outlined. This is done against the backdrop of the South African Constitution, Section 6, which entrenches eleven official languages. Contrary to the Constitution’s provisions, it is found that the indigenous languages are achieving varying levels of success within the media. The reasons for this are outlined. Finally, the effects of globalisation on the indigenous languages within the media are assessed.

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Published

2006-01-27

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