Introduction On the 13th of September 2024, South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa assented to the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, better known as the BELA Act. This legislation has been met with contention in certain parts of South African society. On 3 November 2024, the contention boiled over into a
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The essence of Zimbabwean Chishona proverbs in transmitting tradition
Introduction Language serves as both a career and a cultural transmission tool. This means that people’s traditions and ideals are embedded in their languages. The of Zimbabwe is made up of intricate proverbs that metaphorically express heritage and indigenous knowledge. These metaphors are primarily found in tsumo (proverbs). Chishona Tsumo
Braille – a written language for the blind
Braille is probably the most famous tool for the blind and visually impaired. It is a written language that can be ‘read’ with your fingers instead of your eyes. Instead of letters, the characters are formed of tiny raised dots. The person reading the braille can run their fingertips along