The Madlanga Commission has been named South Africa's Word of the Year for 2026 by PanSALB and media research company Focal Points. It accounted for 47% of coverage among six shortlisted terms, followed by gender-based violence at 15% and illegal immigration at 12%. "Clock It" won the social media category, representing 85% of coverage among seven shortlisted expressions. The South African Sign Language Sign of the Year is "Oh, I see". PanSALB says the initiative reflects issues shaping public discourse and promotes language diversity. For the latest Bongiwe Zwane spoke to PanSALB CEO, Dr Keaobaka Seshoka