Sanibona Bafundi BakaMatikuletsheni. Sinifisile okumhlophe kodwa ekubhaleni kwenu izilimi zesiNguni. 🤏🏽🙌🏽🖤 #NSCExams #Classof2026 #Matrics

#MadlangaCommission declared South African Word of the Year for 2026!

In celebration of International Dictionary Day, we are excited to reveal that the Madlanga Commission has earned the prestigious title of South Africa’s official word of the year for 2026! #MadlangaCommission #OneNationManyLanguages

Today is International Dictionary Day!🥳🖤We are reminded of the profound wisdom of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who highlighted that linguistic resources should develop naturally from within African languages rather than remaining dependent on European frameworks. #OneNationManyLanguages

Be sure to tune into @eNCA tomorrow at 06:15 when Ms Ntombentle Huluhulu, senior manager for Marketing and Communication, reveals the highly awaited South African Word of the Year for both mainstream and social media, along with the South African Sign Language of the Year. #InternationalDictionaryDay #OneNationManyLanguages

Good morning, Class of 2026! ✏️ Let your words shine today. Good luck with English Paper 3! #NSCExams #Grade12 #Matrics #OneNationManyLanguages

Goeiemôre Mzansi! 🇿🇦 Here are the terms that have influenced conversations across both mainstream and social media platforms. Among these are femicide, March and March, clock it, #MadlangaCommission and nikhona +27? Which of these deserves the title of South Africa’s Word of the Year? #InternationalDictionaryDay #OneNationManyLanguages

The shortlisted signs of the year in South African Sign Language (#SASL) have been unveiled. Which one stands out to you the most? 🤟🏽 More info: https: pansalb.org/sa-word-of-the-y… #InternationalDictionaryDay #OneNationManyLanguages

Avuxeni maxaka! Reminder to always keep your communication clear, simple and concise. 🤌🏽🤗 Happy International Plain Language Day! #OneNationManyLanguages

Min' emnandi yangeSonto kuwe nomndeni wakho 🙏🏽 #SASL #OneNationManyLanguages

We are crowning South Africa’s official Word of the Year and we need your input! 🇿🇦 This is the word that has been trending in conversations. Predict the word or phrase from any of the 11 spoken official languages, including Khoe and San languages, that you think deserves the title. #SAWordofheYear #OneNationManyLanguages

🔌JOB OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking eight Administration Clerks to fill these positions, available on a 24 month contract: ADMINISTRATION CLERK: BOARD SECRETARY (x1): pansalb.org/administration-c… ADMINISTRATION CLERK: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (x1): pansalb.org/administration-c… ADMINISTRATION CLERK: INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND GOVERNANCE (x1): pansalb.org/administration-c… ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LANGUAGES (x1): pansalb.org/administration-c… ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LINGUISTIC HUMAN RIGHTS (x1): pansalb.org/administration-c… ADMINISTRATION CLERK: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION (x1): pansalb.org/administration-c… ADMINISTRATION CLERK: OFFICE OF THE CEO (x1): pansalb.org/administration-c… ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (x1): pansalb.org/administration-c… NB: Applicants must complete the application form and ensure all details are accurate, signed and accompanied by required documentation. Wishing you all the best if you decide to apply! #OneNationManyLanguages

Please take note that the deadline for submitting applications for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has been extended to 9 October 2026. Further details: pansalb.org/chief-financial-… #OneNationManyLanguages

STATEMENT | The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has resolved to use the ‘Sepedi’ nomenclature and will transition from using Sesotho sa Leboa across all its operations, official communication, publications, and official documentation. This Board resolution follows extensive deliberations on the need to align PanSALB’s institutional position with the language’s current constitutional designation as recognised in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Read further here: pansalb.org/the-pan-south-af…

To all the translators and the common language of languages, which is translation. Today is all about you. Happy International Translation Day🖤 #ITD2026 #OneNationManyLanguages