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The Uncommon Becomes Common: A Critical Gaze at Some Research Trends in the South African Indigenous Languages

This book is an attempt to investigate some of the pertinent research trends in the indigenous languages of South Africa. It covers aspects ranging from literature, language education, translation, folklore, linguistics, artificial intelligence and multilingualism, music, and creative media.
The editors believe that the book lays a firm foundation and inspiration for the publication of more books that will include more of the official languages of South Africa. It would be a delight to see languages such as Sesotho, Setswana, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, isiXhosa, Siswati, and even Afrikaans coming to the party.

Authors: Sizwe Zwelakhe Dlamini, University of Johannesburg; Onelisa Nomfundo Mbathu, University of Zululand; Igneciah Pocia Thete, University of South Africa; Xolile Mabuza, University of Johannesburg; Gcinile Beauty Thwala, University of Witwatersrand; Phumzile Sibiya, University of Johannesburg; Sibongile Mxwali, University of Johannesburg; Nontobeko Ngqulunga, University of Zululand; Bongephiwe Dlamini-Myeni, University of Zululand; Sibusiso Sihle Xhakaza, Durban University of Technology; Dumisani Sibiya, University of Johannesburg; Nozipho Lungile Poswa, University of Johannesburg; Tlhokammoni Grace Msimango, University of Johannesburg; Noxolo Thembelihle Khumalo, University of Johannesburg; Gladness Noxolo Maphala, University of Johannesburg; Muzi Matfunjwa, North-West University; Respect Mlambo, North-West University; Zilibele Mtumane, University of Johannesburg; Nthabi Malatji, University of Limpopo; Sekgaila Chokoe, University of Limpopo; Mapula Mpashe, University of Limpopo; Sesheng Lerato Matibidi, University of Johannesburg; Erna Mokgadi Mohale, University of Johannesburg; Mmatlala Ruth Selomo, University of Johannesburg

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Published
October 7, 2025

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9780639889832
Date of first publication (11)
2025-09-01

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9780639889849
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2025-09-01

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2025-09-01

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9780639889825
Date of first publication (11)
2025-09-01
Physical Dimensions
152.4mm x 228.6mm x 16.61mm

How to Cite

Malatji, N., & Mpashe, M. (2025). Tshekaseko ya Mopeleto wa Sepedi Leleme la Gae Ditaodišong tša Barutwana ba Mphato wa Senyane. In S. Z. Dlamini, O. Mbathu, & I. P. Thete (Eds.), The Uncommon Becomes Common: A Critical Gaze at Some Research Trends in the South African Indigenous Languages (pp. 227-239). UJ Press. https://doi.org/10.64449/9780639889832-13