The Oxford English Dictionary recently published its latest update which includes a selection of words from South Africa.
Professor Rufus Gouws discussed these inclusions and the South African language diversity.

The Oxford English Dictionary recently published its latest update which includes a selection of words from South Africa. Professor Rufus Gouws discussed these inclusions and the South African language diversity.

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Interview: SA words included in Oxford Dictionary

South African jazz icon Dr Natalie Rungan joins forces with Ghanaian piano virtuoso Victor Dey Jr to create African Breyani — a bold, soulful jazz collaboration rooted deeply in African heritage. This feature explores music legacy, education, cultural exchange, and how African jazz continues to evolve across borders and generations. Podcasted for audiences at home and abroad.

South African jazz icon&nbsp;Dr Natalie Rungan joins forces with Ghanaian piano virtuoso Victor Dey Jr to create African Breyani &mdash; a bold, soulful jazz collaboration rooted deeply in African heritage. This feature explores music legacy, education, cultural exchange, and how African jazz continues to evolve across borders and generations. Podcasted for audiences at home and abroad.

African Breyani: A Cross-Continental Jazz Conversation  - 02 January 2026

The KZN South Coast property market is evolving, driven by semi-migration, growing demand for gated communities, and lifestyle-focused coastal living. Property developer Paul Tedder shares insights into investment potential, sustainability trends, affordability, and what buyers can expect as the market moves toward 2026.

The KZN South Coast property market is evolving, driven by semi-migration, growing demand for gated communities, and lifestyle-focused coastal living. Property developer Paul Tedder shares insights into investment potential, sustainability trends, affordability, and what buyers can expect as the market moves toward 2026.

Property Trends & Lifestyle Living: Why the KZN South Coast Is on the Rise - 18 December 2025

With the festive season in full swing and thousands of South Africans hitting the roads, AWARE.org is urging the public to rethink drinking and driving through its powerful #Shiy’imoto campaign. The message is simple but life-saving: no celebration is worth risking a life. CEO of AWARE.org, Mokebe Thulo, joins Varshan Sookhun on The Lunch Break to unpack the campaign, alarming road safety statistics, and how each of us can make responsible choices and arrive home safely this festive season.

With the festive season in full swing and thousands of South Africans hitting the roads, AWARE.org is urging the public to rethink drinking and driving through its powerful #Shiy&rsquo;imoto campaign. The message is simple but life-saving: no celebration is worth risking a life. CEO of AWARE.org, Mokebe Thulo, joins Varshan Sookhun on&nbsp;The Lunch Break to unpack the campaign, alarming road safety statistics, and how each of us can make responsible choices and arrive home safely this festive season.

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