In this edition of the language corner, we begin a month-long focus on Siswati which is one of South Africa’s eleven official languages.

A Niger-Congo language and a Bantu member of the Benue-Congo group of languages (Nguni subgroup), spoken by some 2 million people chiefly in Swaziland, where it is an official language, as well as in South Africa and Mozambique.

The closest linguistic affiliation is with Zulu; also known as Swati, Swazi, Tekela, or Tekeza. Lukhona speaks to  Siswati Researcher at the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources, Muzi Matfunjwa on this edition of the language corner. 

In this edition of the language corner, we begin a month-long focus on Siswati which is one of South Africa&rsquo;s eleven official languages.
A Niger-Congo language and a Bantu member of the Benue-Congo group of languages (Nguni subgroup), spoken by some 2 million people chiefly in Swaziland, where it is an official language, as well as in South Africa and Mozambique.
The closest linguistic affiliation is with Zulu; also known as Swati, Swazi, Tekela, or Tekeza. Lukhona speaks to&nbsp; Siswati Researcher at the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources, Muzi Matfunjwa on this edition of the language corner.&nbsp;

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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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Standard Bank&rsquo;s major recent China deal marks a significant milestone in Africa&ndash;China financial relations, with the bank becoming the first African financial institution to establish a direct connection to China&rsquo;s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This development goes beyond a routine banking partnership and represents a strategic shift in how cross-border trade and financial flows between Africa and China are conducted. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Financial Journalist, Rob Rose.&nbsp;

Inside Standard Bank’s Landmark China Payment Deal and Its Implications for Africa

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. With Iran's leadership trying to put down the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr Oscar Van Heerden. 

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. With Iran's leadership trying to put down the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters. &nbsp;Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr Oscar Van Heerden.&nbsp;

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South Africa’s joint naval drills with China and Russia have reignited significant debate at home and abroad, particularly against the backdrop of strained relations with the United States and growing global geopolitical tensions. The exercises, held off South Africa’s southern coastline near Simon’s Town and False Bay, are officially described by the South African government and defence authorities as routine military cooperation aimed at improving maritime security, search-and-rescue capabilities, and interoperability between participating navies. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Defence Analyst, Rciardo Texeira and International Relations Expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela. 

South Africa&rsquo;s joint naval drills with China and Russia have reignited significant debate at home and abroad, particularly against the backdrop of strained relations with the United States and growing global geopolitical tensions. The exercises, held off South Africa&rsquo;s southern coastline near Simon&rsquo;s Town and False Bay, are officially described by the South African government and defence authorities as routine military cooperation aimed at improving maritime security, search-and-rescue capabilities, and interoperability between participating navies. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Defence Analyst, Rciardo Texeira and International Relations Expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela.&nbsp;

Language Corner: Siswati

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