In South Africa, the survival of indigenous languages like Xitsonga, Siswati, Tshivenḓa, and isiNdebele faces threats from socio-economic factors. Seabela Maila, a Media Specialist and Culture Researcher, investigates how technology can aid preservation. By localizing tech, utilizing crowdsourced translations, and digitizing resources, these languages can thrive. Strategies like machine translation and online dictionaries empower communities, ensuring their rich linguistic heritage endures in the digital age.

In South Africa, the survival of indigenous languages like Xitsonga, Siswati, Tshivenḓa, and isiNdebele faces threats from socio-economic factors. Seabela Maila, a Media Specialist and Culture Researcher, investigates how technology can aid preservation. By localizing tech, utilizing crowdsourced translations, and digitizing resources, these languages can thrive. Strategies like machine translation and online dictionaries empower communities, ensuring their rich linguistic heritage endures in the digital age.

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It&rsquo;s Beginning To Sound A Lot Like uKhisimusi as we are joined by GRAMMY Nominated A Cappella group JUST 6.&nbsp; Who are here to ignite the Christmas spirit in all of us with their unique blend of traditional Christmas carols.

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As the year draws to a close, businesses—both SMEs and large corporations—tend to focus on goal setting and financial year performance, but rarely is talent acquisition and retention at the top of most businesses minds. We speak to Recruitment Specialist, Smangaliso Nyandeni on how employers can use the end of the year as time to evaluate their workforce needs.         

As the year draws to a close, businesses&mdash;both SMEs and large corporations&mdash;tend to focus on goal setting and financial year performance, but rarely is talent acquisition and retention at the top of most businesses minds. We speak to Recruitment Specialist, Smangaliso Nyandeni on how employers can use the end of the year as time to evaluate their workforce needs.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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In our Entrepreneurship Corner, we speak with Matome Rapholo, the visionary behind Letreecha Clothing. As a textile entrepreneur, Matome is determined to revolutionize South Africa's textile industry. Through his vibrant clothing brand, which offers everything from casual wear to custom designs, he seeks to challenge societal norms and promote self-expression. Beyond fashion, Matome is committed to empowering youth by providing opportunities in the textile sector, driving both economic growth and social change.

In our Entrepreneurship Corner, we speak with Matome Rapholo, the visionary behind Letreecha Clothing. As a textile entrepreneur, Matome is determined to revolutionize South Africa's textile industry. Through his vibrant clothing brand, which offers everything from casual wear to custom designs, he seeks to challenge societal norms and promote self-expression. Beyond fashion, Matome is committed to empowering youth by providing opportunities in the textile sector, driving both economic growth and social change.

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