Multilingualism is the use of several languages by institutions such as government departments, companies, churches, hospitals, schools and universities. The active use of several languages in any institution improves inclusion and access. Collectively this promotes equity and social cohesion within our society. We should strive at a situation in which all South Africans speak at least two indigenous languages along with English.
Indigenous Languages Action Forum (ILAF)
The ILAF is a bottom-up network of language practitioners, academics, educators, authors and artists committed to the use of our indigenous languages in all spheres of our lives.
What Are Indigenous Languages?
Languages are indigenous to the country or region in which they developed and serve as a vehicle of expression for the knowledge, culture and identity of its speakers.