Idioms and Proverbs are language aspects that are part of everyday experiences; they result from a person’s observation of what surrounds her or him in her or his environment. The purpose of using idioms and proverbs is, among others, to enrich language. To succeed in using idiomatic language, one has to use one’s imagination and be able to be witty with words. This will help improve the language proficiency of the Home Language or mother-tongue speakers of Setswana. In this edition of the Language Corner, we focus on idioms and popular proverbs in Setswana.

Idioms and Proverbs are language aspects that are part of everyday experiences; they result from a person&rsquo;s observation of what surrounds her or him in her or his environment. The purpose of using idioms and proverbs is, among others, to enrich language. To succeed in using idiomatic language, one has to use one&rsquo;s imagination and be able to be witty with words. This will help improve the language proficiency of the Home Language or mother-tongue speakers of Setswana. In this edition of the Language Corner, we focus on idioms and popular proverbs in Setswana.

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Language Corner: Setswana Idioms and Proverbs

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially accepted the credentials of the new United States Ambassador, Leo Brent Bozell, during a formal ceremony in Pretoria on Wednesday. This diplomatic milestone comes just one month after Bozell received a formal reprimand from the South African government. The previous tension arose after the diplomat publicly criticized the administration and questioned the validity of a domestic court ruling, leading to a temporary strain in relations. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Brooks Spector International Relations expert.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially accepted the credentials of the new United States Ambassador, Leo Brent Bozell, during a formal ceremony in Pretoria on Wednesday. This diplomatic milestone comes just one month after Bozell received a formal reprimand from the South African government. The previous tension arose after the diplomat publicly criticized the administration and questioned the validity of a domestic court ruling, leading to a temporary strain in relations. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Brooks Spector International Relations expert.

Cyril Ramaphosa accepting new US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell’s credentials, a month after the diplomat was issued with a formal reprimand for criticising the government and questioning a domestic court ruling

The United Nations Human Rights Committee has cast a spotlight back onto the Boeremag treason trial, concluding that South Africa breached international fair trial standards. As reported by Cape Town Etc, the committee’s scrutiny centers specifically on the legal proceedings involving Johan Lets Pretorius and his two sons, Johan and Wilhelm. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Donovan Williams Social Commentator and International Relation Expert.

The United Nations Human Rights Committee has cast a spotlight back onto the Boeremag treason trial, concluding that South Africa breached international fair trial standards. As reported by Cape Town Etc, the committee&rsquo;s scrutiny centers specifically on the legal proceedings involving Johan Lets Pretorius and his two sons, Johan and Wilhelm. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Donovan Williams Social Commentator and International Relation Expert.

UN rules South Africa violated rights in boeremag trial

Dr. Leon Schreiber, the Minister of Home Affairs, has officially welcomed the Cabinet approval of the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection. This significant milestone was reached after the Department of Home Affairs conducted an exhaustive public consultation process spanning all nine provinces. The engagement was highly successful, drawing thousands of contributions and insights from various stakeholders and the general public to shape the future of the nation’s borders. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Ashraf Essop Immigration Law Expert.

Dr. Leon Schreiber, the Minister of Home Affairs, has officially welcomed the Cabinet approval of the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection. This significant milestone was reached after the Department of Home Affairs conducted an exhaustive public consultation process spanning all nine provinces. The engagement was highly successful, drawing thousands of contributions and insights from various stakeholders and the general public to shape the future of the nation&rsquo;s borders. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Ashraf Essop Immigration Law Expert.

Language Corner: Setswana Idioms and Proverbs

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