Writing in vernacular language preserves culture - linguistics
Monday, September 19, 2022 | 50 Views |
Panelists speaking during the Gaborone Book Festival Panel discussion on Friday PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
A panel discussion was held on Friday at Maitisong where author, Professor Rose Letsholo-Tafila explained that culture and language were intertwined.
She said it was hard for people to say who they are without language.
A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...