Use of Official Languages
Draft bill full text Published in GG 34675 of 12 October 2011 Year of publication 2011 Explanatory Summary Published in GG 34675 of 12 October 2011
Department of Arts and Culture to Introduce South African Languages Bill in Parliament This Year
Department of Arts and CultureArts and culture deputy minister Joe Phaahla announced in his budget vote speech to members of the National Assembly that his department would, this year, submit…
Languages Practitioners’ Act Signed
The PresidencyThe South African Language Practitioners' Council Act (2014) which is aimed at meeting constitutional obligations concerning multilingualism was signed by President Jabob Zuma last Friday.The act will also facilitate…
Language Practitioners’ Council Bill Sent for Assent
Department of Arts and CultureThe South African Language Practitioners' Council Bill (2013) was passed by the National Assembly yesterday and will be sent to President Jacob Zuma for assent.In November…
Languages Practitioners Council Bill Returned to Assembly
Department of Arts and CultureThe South African Language Practitioners' Council Bill (2013) has been returned to the National Assembly (NA) by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for consideration of…
South African Languages Practitioners Council Bill Tabled in Parliament
Department of Arts and CultureThe South African Language Practitioners' Council Bill (2013) was tabled in parliament yesterday and published in the Government Gazette last week.The bill is an enabling legislation…
Bill to Establish Language Practitioners’ Council to Be Tabled in Parliament
Department of Arts and CultureA bill seeking to establish a South African Language Practitioners' Council will soon be tabled in Parliament.According to a recent post-cabinet meeting media statement, once promulgated…
South African Language Practitioners’ Council
Draft bill full text Published in GG 36557 of 14 June 2013 Year of publication 2013 Publication for comment (draft bill) Published in GG 36557 of 14 June 2013
Members Sought for Pan South African Language Board
Department of Arts and CultureThe arts and culture department has called for nominations of suitable candidates to serve on the Pan South African Language Board.Published in Government Gazette 40166, the…
Health Department Draws up Language Policy
Department of HealthThe department of health's Language Policy is open for public comment.Notice 442 was published in Government Gazette 38827.The department, in line with the Use of Official Languages Act,…