As South Africans many of us though living, working & studying together are still faced with many factors which keep us divided and prevent us from interacting and understanding each other better. The factor of language is one of the most significant and one which needs serious attention if we are to become a truely integrated and united society.
The Motherland Language project is an ambitious and brave step in the direction of integration and uniting of our people. Their aim starting 2nd September 2007 is to teach 1 million South Africans Zulu and in so doing bring down one of the last barriers keeping us from our brothers and sisters in a mental apartheid.
Motherland Sons and Daughters
It’s time to be as One
Motherland Son’s and Daughters
The Renaissance Has Begun!
Their website www.mitv.co.za already has 14 lessons which can be downloaded in a few formats as well as transcripts and shows a true commitment to taking this beautiful idea through to it’s stated goals.
Zulu: To 24% of South Africans, Zulu is considered to be their home language and 50% of the South Africa’s inhabitants understand the language. Zulu falls under the Nguni group and is one of the Bantu languages. Xhosa and Zulu are the only two languages mutually understandable. The Zulu nation … more about » ZuluZulu: To 24% of South Africans, Zulu is considered to be their home language and 50% of the South Africa’s inhabitants understand the language. Zulu falls under the Nguni group and is one of the Bantu languages. Xhosa and Zulu are the only two languages mutually understandable. The Zulu nation … more about » Zulu - source (http://www.sa-venues.com)
I’ve always wanted to speak Xhosa & Zulu amongst other languages and feel it is a duty on all of us to learn to understand each other and communicate with each other. So many South Africans who do not speak English & Afrikaans as a first language and they are probably the majority speak to English & Afrikaans speakers in their mother tongue. many times we do not even give it a second thought and at times we also criticize some people for not being able to speak our language quite the way we want them to even though we have not even taken the first step to speak their language.
Language is a great barrier to solving problems, for empowering and establishing meaingful relationships and for showing respect. Lets take these steps together towards understanding and respect. We can only benefit and stand to lose nothing but have alot to gain.
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