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| Launch of the Multilingualism Campaign- Theme “Come Duzebaby: Let’s talk” on 20 February 2010 | ||||||||||
Following the prescripts of the Constitution (Section 6, Act No. 108 of 1996) to promote the equitable use of the 11 official languages with a view to facilitating equitable access to government services, knowledge and information, as well as respect for linguistic rights, it is the mandate of the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) in collaboration with all government language units to run ongoing language awareness campaigns in order to make the nation aware of the constitutional provision on multilingualism. more... |
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| Minister Lulu Xingwana thanks 2010 World Cup Task Team for “A Job Well Done” | ||||||||||
In a frank and cordial meeting on 01 February 2010, Minister of Arts and Culture, Lulu Xingwana, praised her outgoing 2010 World Cup Task Team for their work. Minister Xingwana thanked the 2010 World Cup Task Team for “a job well done” especially for their preparatory work for the Final Draw in December in Cape Town which helped to make the arts and culture component of the event a resounding success.
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| Minister Lulu Xingwana on newly approved Geographical Name Changes | ||||||||||
The standardisation of geographical names in a democratic South Africa is part of the process of redressing the marginalisation of indigenous language, culture, and heritage. It reclaims this wealth for the benefit of all, now and for the future. It is an exciting and dynamic process filled with opportunity for South Africans to enhance their understanding of themselves and their geographical places and in this way, to celebrate our common identity.
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| Minister Lulama Xingwana at Midem 2010 Tribute to Miriam Makeba Dinner | ||||||||||
It is indeed a pleasure to be here with you today and to participate in a ceremony that acknowledges and honours the contributions made by the late Mama Miriam Makeba.“Mama Africa” – as she is known to millions around the world – is one of the few African women singers in the 1960’s to bring African music to the world, especially in America and Europe. The original world music ‘super-star’. more... |
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Bilateral discussions between Minister Lulu Xingwana and French Minister of Culture and Communication, Mr Frédéric Mitterand in Cannes, France |
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During the 45 minutes of wide-ranging consultations, the two Ministers reviewed the current state of bilateral cultural cooperation, the rich, shared cultural history between the two countries, and identified several new areas of cooperation. more... |
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| Statement on the sale of Sara Baartman’s statuette for commercial gain | ||||||||||
It is with utter dismay and sadness that some individuals in our society can be as insensitive as to make shameful commercial gain out of one of the historical tragedies of our time. It is an unfortunate feeling of deja vu because this ghastly episode reminds one about how once again, Sara Baartman is still an object of ridicule and narrow commercial expediency. This time, she is of course deceased but she still becomes an ornamental artifact in the display sets of some myopic people’s middle class lounges. According to a Sowetan reporter, the name that is inscribed in the statuette is Saartjie Baartman, “Sartjie” being a derogatory name. There is no doubt that the statuette is a depiction of Sara Baartman. more... |
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